How do you pronounce "shanty"?

In American English: /ˈʃænti/ (SHANT-ee). In British English: /ʃˈanti/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃænti/ (SHANT-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈanti/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃænti/ (SHANT-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈanti/ (SH).

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shanty

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/ˈʃænti/

SHANT-ee

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ʃæntshan·ity

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