How do you pronounce "yanks"?

In American English: /ˈjæŋks/ (YANGKS). In British English: /jˈaŋks/ (Y). In Canadian English: /ˈjæŋks/ (YANGKS). In Australian English: /jˈaŋks/ (Y).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjæŋks/ (YANGKS), while in British English it's /jˈaŋks/ (Y).

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yanks

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/ˈjæŋks/

YANGKS

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jæŋksyanks

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