How do you pronounce "hallways"?

In American English: /ˈhɔlˌweɪz/ (HAWL-wayz). In British English: /hˈɔːlweɪz/ (H-awlw). In Canadian English: /ˈhɔlˌweɪz/ (HAWL-wayz). In Australian English: /hˈɔːlweɪz/ (H-awlw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɔlˌweɪz/ (HAWL-wayz), while in British English it's /hˈɔːlweɪz/ (H-awlw).

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hallways

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/ˈhɔlˌweɪz/

HAWL-wayz

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hɔlhall·weɪzways

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