How do you pronounce "laundry"?

In American English: /ˈlɔndri/ (LAWNDR-ee). In British English: /lˈɔːndɹi/ (L-awndr). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔndri/ (LAWNDR-ee). In Australian English: /lˈɔːndɹi/ (L-awndr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔndri/ (LAWNDR-ee), while in British English it's /lˈɔːndɹi/ (L-awndr).

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laundry

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/ˈlɔndri/

LAWNDR-ee

Syllable Breakdown

lɔndrlaun·idry

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