How do you pronounce "mandarin"?

In American English: /ˈmændɝən/ (MAND-ur-uhn). In British English: /mˈandəɹˌɪn/ (M-and). In Canadian English: /ˈmændɝən/ (MAND-ur-uhn). In Australian English: /mˈandəɹˌɪn/ (M-and).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmændɝən/ (MAND-ur-uhn), while in British English it's /mˈandəɹˌɪn/ (M-and).

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mandarin

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/ˈmændɝən/

MAND-ur-uhn

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mændman·ɝda·ənrin

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