How do you pronounce "cronies"?

In American English: /ˈkroʊniːz/ (KROHN-eez). In British English: /kɹˈəʊniz/ (KR-ohn). In Canadian English: /ˈkroʊniːz/ (KROHN-eez). In Australian English: /kɹˈəʊniz/ (KR-ohn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkroʊniːz/ (KROHN-eez), while in British English it's /kɹˈəʊniz/ (KR-ohn).

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cronies

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/ˈkroʊniːz/

KROHN-eez

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kroʊncro·iːznies

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