How do you pronounce "hansom"?

In American English: /ˈhænsəm/ (HANS-uhm). In British English: /hˈansəm/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhænsəm/ (HANS-uhm). In Australian English: /hˈansəm/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhænsəm/ (HANS-uhm), while in British English it's /hˈansəm/ (H).

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hansom

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/ˈhænsəm/

HANS-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

hænshan·əmsom

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