How do you pronounce "auschwitz"?

In American English: /ˈɔʃwɪts/ (AWSHW-its). In British English: /ˈaʊʃwɪts/ (OWSHW-its). In Canadian English: /ˈɔʃwɪts/ (AWSHW-its). In Australian English: /ˈaʊʃwɪts/ (OWSHW-its).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔʃwɪts/ (AWSHW-its), while in British English it's /ˈaʊʃwɪts/ (OWSHW-its).

How to Pronounce "auschwitz"

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auschwitz

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/ˈɔʃwɪts/

AWSHW-its

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ɔʃwausc·ɪtshwitz

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