How do you pronounce "launch"?

In American English: /ˈlɔntʃ/ (LAWNCH). In British English: /lˈɔːntʃ/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔntʃ/ (LAWNCH). In Australian English: /lˈɔːntʃ/ (L).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔntʃ/ (LAWNCH), while in British English it's /lˈɔːntʃ/ (L).

How to Pronounce "launch"

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launch

/ˈlɔntʃ/

LAWNCH

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lɔntʃlaunch

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