How do you pronounce "flourishes"?

In American English: /ˈflɝːɪʃəz/ (FLUR-ish-uhz). In British English: /flˈʌɹɪʃɪz/ (FL-uhr-ish). In Canadian English: /ˈflɝːɪʃəz/ (FLUR-ish-uhz). In Australian English: /flˈʌɹɪʃɪz/ (FL-uhr-ish).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflɝːɪʃəz/ (FLUR-ish-uhz), while in British English it's /flˈʌɹɪʃɪz/ (FL-uhr-ish).

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flourishes

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/ˈflɝːɪʃəz/

FLUR-ish-uhz

Syllable Breakdown

flɝːflour·ɪʃish·əzes

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