How do you pronounce "staunch"?

In American English: /ˈstɔntʃ/ (STAWNCH). In British English: /stˈɔːntʃ/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstɔntʃ/ (STAWNCH). In Australian English: /stˈɔːntʃ/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɔntʃ/ (STAWNCH), while in British English it's /stˈɔːntʃ/ (ST).

How to Pronounce "staunch"

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staunch

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/ˈstɔntʃ/

STAWNCH

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stɔntʃstaunch

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