How do you pronounce "scanners"?

In American English: /ˈskænɝz/ (SKAN-urz). In British English: /skˈænəz/ (SK-an). In Canadian English: /ˈskænɝz/ (SKAN-urz). In Australian English: /skˈanəz/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskænɝz/ (SKAN-urz), while in British English it's /skˈænəz/ (SK-an).

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/ˈskænɝz/

SKAN-urz

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