How do you pronounce "acorns"?

In American English: /ˈeɪkɔrnz/ (AYK-awrnz). In British English: /ˈeɪkɔːnz/ (AYK-awnz). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪkɔrnz/ (AYK-awrnz). In Australian English: /ˈeɪkɔːnz/ (AYK-awnz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪkɔrnz/ (AYK-awrnz), while in British English it's /ˈeɪkɔːnz/ (AYK-awnz).

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acorns

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/ˈeɪkɔrnz/

AYK-awrnz

Syllable Breakdown

eɪkaco·ɔrnzrns

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