How do you pronounce "honshu"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːnʃuː/ (HAHNSH-oo). In British English: /hˈɒnʃuː/ (H-onsh). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːnʃuː/ (HAHNSH-oo). In Australian English: /hˈɒnʃuː/ (H-onsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːnʃuː/ (HAHNSH-oo), while in British English it's /hˈɒnʃuː/ (H-onsh).

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honshu

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/ˈhɑːnʃuː/

HAHNSH-oo

Syllable Breakdown

hɑːnʃhon·uːshu

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