How do you pronounce "manhood"?

In American English: /ˈmænˌhʊd/ (MAN-huud). In British English: /mˈanhʊd/ (M). In Canadian English: /ˈmænˌhʊd/ (MAN-huud). In Australian English: /mˈanhʊd/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmænˌhʊd/ (MAN-huud), while in British English it's /mˈanhʊd/ (M).

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manhood

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/ˈmænˌhʊd/

MAN-huud

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mænman·hʊdhood

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