How do you pronounce "yankees"?

In American English: /ˈjæŋkiːz/ (YANGK-eez). In British English: /jˈaŋkiːz/ (Y). In Canadian English: /ˈjæŋkiːz/ (YANGK-eez). In Australian English: /jˈaŋkiːz/ (Y).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjæŋkiːz/ (YANGK-eez), while in British English it's /jˈaŋkiːz/ (Y).

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yankees

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/ˈjæŋkiːz/

YANGK-eez

Syllable Breakdown

jæŋkyan·iːzkees

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