How do you pronounce "handgun"?

In American English: /ˈhændˌgən/ (HAND-guhn). In British English: /hˈandɡʌn/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhændˌgən/ (HAND-guhn). In Australian English: /hˈandɡʌn/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændˌgən/ (HAND-guhn), while in British English it's /hˈandɡʌn/ (H).

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handgun

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/ˈhændˌgən/

HAND-guhn

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hændhand·gəngun

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