How do you pronounce "hangman"?

In American English: /ˈhæŋmən/ (HANGM-uhn). In British English: /hˈaŋmən/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhæŋmən/ (HANGM-uhn). In Australian English: /hˈaŋmən/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhæŋmən/ (HANGM-uhn), while in British English it's /hˈaŋmən/ (H).

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hangman

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/ˈhæŋmən/

HANGM-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

hæŋmhang·ənman

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