How do you pronounce "junta"?

In American English: /ˈhʊntə/ (HUUNT-uh). In British English: /dʒˈʌntə/ (J-uhnt). In Canadian English: /ˈhʊntə/ (HUUNT-uh). In Australian English: /dʒˈʌntə/ (J-uhnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhʊntə/ (HUUNT-uh), while in British English it's /dʒˈʌntə/ (J-uhnt).

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junta

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/ˈhʊntə/

HUUNT-uh

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hʊntjun·əta

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