How do you pronounce "honour"?

In American English: /ˈɑːnɝ/ (AHN-ur). In British English: /ˈɒnə/ (ON-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːnɝ/ (AHN-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɒnə/ (ON-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːnɝ/ (AHN-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɒnə/ (ON-uh).

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honour

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/ˈɑːnɝ/

AHN-ur

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ɑːnhon·ɝour

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