How do you pronounce "tanker"?

In American English: /ˈtæŋkɝ/ (TANGK-ur). In British English: /tˈaŋkə/ (T). In Canadian English: /ˈtæŋkɝ/ (TANGK-ur). In Australian English: /tˈaŋkə/ (T).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtæŋkɝ/ (TANGK-ur), while in British English it's /tˈaŋkə/ (T).

How to Pronounce "tanker"

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tanker

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/ˈtæŋkɝ/

TANGK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

tæŋktan·ɝker

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