How do you pronounce "trans"?

In American English: /ˈtrænz/ (TRANZ). In British English: /tɹˈænz/ (TR). In Canadian English: /ˈtrænz/ (TRANZ). In Australian English: /tɹˈanz/ (TR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtrænz/ (TRANZ), while in British English it's /tɹˈænz/ (TR).

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/ˈtrænz/

TRANZ

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