How do you pronounce "glorious"?

In American English: /ˈglɔriːəs/ (GLAWR-ee-uhs). In British English: /glˈɒɹɪəs/ (GL-or-i). In Canadian English: /ˈglɔriːəs/ (GLAWR-ee-uhs). In Australian English: /ɡlˈɔːɹiəs/ (GL-awr-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglɔriːəs/ (GLAWR-ee-uhs), while in British English it's /glˈɒɹɪəs/ (GL-or-i).

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glorious

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/ˈglɔriːəs/

GLAWR-ee-uhs

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glɔrglo·iːri·əsous

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