How do you pronounce "wants"?

In American English: /ˈwɑːnts/ (WAHNTS). In British English: /wˈɒnts/ (W). In Canadian English: /ˈwɑːnts/ (WAHNTS). In Australian English: /wˈɒnts/ (W).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɑːnts/ (WAHNTS), while in British English it's /wˈɒnts/ (W).

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wants

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/ˈwɑːnts/

WAHNTS

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wɑːntswants

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