How do you pronounce "punch"?

In American English: /ˈpʌntʃ/ (PUHNCH). In British English: /pˈɐntʃ/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpʌntʃ/ (PUHNCH). In Australian English: /pˈʌntʃ/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpʌntʃ/ (PUHNCH), while in British English it's /pˈɐntʃ/ (P).

How to Pronounce "punch"

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punch

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/ˈpʌntʃ/

PUHNCH

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pʌntʃpunch

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