How do you pronounce "yanked"?

In American English: /ˈjæŋkt/ (YANGKT). In British English: /jˈaŋkt/ (Y). In Canadian English: /ˈjæŋkt/ (YANGKT). In Australian English: /jˈaŋkt/ (Y).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjæŋkt/ (YANGKT), while in British English it's /jˈaŋkt/ (Y).

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yanked

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/ˈjæŋkt/

YANGKT

Syllable Breakdown

jæŋktyanked

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