How do you pronounce "jinx"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɪŋks/ (JINGKS). In British English: /dʒˈɪŋks/ (J). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɪŋks/ (JINGKS). In Australian English: /dʒˈɪŋks/ (J).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɪŋks/ (JINGKS), while in British English it's /dʒˈɪŋks/ (J).

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jinx

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/ˈdʒɪŋks/

JINGKS

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dʒɪŋksjinx

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