How do you pronounce "yankee"?

In American English: /ˈjæŋki/ (YANGK-ee). In British English: /jˈæŋki/ (Y-angk). In Canadian English: /ˈjæŋki/ (YANGK-ee). In Australian English: /jˈaŋkiː/ (Y).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjæŋki/ (YANGK-ee), while in British English it's /jˈæŋki/ (Y-angk).

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yankee

/ˈjæŋki/

YANGK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

jæŋkyan·ikee

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