How do you pronounce "handshake"?

In American English: /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/ (HAND-shayk). In British English: /hˈandʃeɪk/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/ (HAND-shayk). In Australian English: /hˈandʃeɪk/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/ (HAND-shayk), while in British English it's /hˈandʃeɪk/ (H).

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handshake

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/ˈhændˌʃeɪk/

HAND-shayk

Syllable Breakdown

hændhand·ʃeɪkshake

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