How do you pronounce "handcuffs"?

In American English: /ˈhændˌkəfs/ (HAND-kuhfs). In British English: /hˈandkʌfs/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhændˌkəfs/ (HAND-kuhfs). In Australian English: /hˈandkʌfs/ (H).

Is "handcuffs" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændˌkəfs/ (HAND-kuhfs), while in British English it's /hˈandkʌfs/ (H).

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handcuffs

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/ˈhændˌkəfs/

HAND-kuhfs

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hændhand·kəfscuffs

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