How do you pronounce "handstand"?

In American English: /ˈhændˌstænd/ (HAND-stand). In British English: /hˈandstand/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhændˌstænd/ (HAND-stand). In Australian English: /hˈandstand/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændˌstænd/ (HAND-stand), while in British English it's /hˈandstand/ (H).

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handstand

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/ˈhændˌstænd/

HAND-stand

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hændhand·stændstand

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