How do you pronounce "forays"?

In American English: /ˈfɔreɪz/ (FAWR-ayz). In British English: /fˈɔːɹeɪz/ (F-awr). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔreɪz/ (FAWR-ayz). In Australian English: /fˈɔːɹeɪz/ (F-awr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔreɪz/ (FAWR-ayz), while in British English it's /fˈɔːɹeɪz/ (F-awr).

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forays

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/ˈfɔreɪz/

FAWR-ayz

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fɔrfor·eɪzays

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