How do you pronounce "yakov"?

In American English: /ˈjɑːˌkɔv/ (YAH-kawv). In British English: /jˈakɒv/ (Y). In Canadian English: /ˈjɑːˌkɔv/ (YAH-kawv). In Australian English: /jˈakɒv/ (Y).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɑːˌkɔv/ (YAH-kawv), while in British English it's /jˈakɒv/ (Y).

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yakov

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/ˈjɑːˌkɔv/

YAH-kawv

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jɑːya·kɔvkov

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