How do you pronounce "gorgeous"?

In American English: /ˈgɔrdʒəs/ (GAWRJ-uhs). In British English: /gˈɔːdʒəs/ (G-awj). In Canadian English: /ˈgɔrdʒəs/ (GAWRJ-uhs). In Australian English: /ɡˈɔːdʒəs/ (G-awj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɔrdʒəs/ (GAWRJ-uhs), while in British English it's /gˈɔːdʒəs/ (G-awj).

How to Pronounce "gorgeous"

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gorgeous

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/ˈgɔrdʒəs/

GAWRJ-uhs

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gɔrdʒgor·əsgeous

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