How do you pronounce "warsaw"?

In American English: /ˈwɔrˌsɔ/ (WAWR-saw). In British English: /wˈɔːsɔː/ (W-aws). In Canadian English: /ˈwɔrˌsɔ/ (WAWR-saw). In Australian English: /wˈɔːsɔː/ (W-aws).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɔrˌsɔ/ (WAWR-saw), while in British English it's /wˈɔːsɔː/ (W-aws).

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warsaw

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/ˈwɔrˌsɔ/

WAWR-saw

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wɔrwar·sɔsaw

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