How do you pronounce "laurels"?

In American English: /ˈlɔrəlz/ (LAWR-uhlz). In British English: /lˈɔːɹəlz/ (L-awr). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔrəlz/ (LAWR-uhlz). In Australian English: /lˈɔːɹəlz/ (L-awr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔrəlz/ (LAWR-uhlz), while in British English it's /lˈɔːɹəlz/ (L-awr).

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laurels

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/ˈlɔrəlz/

LAWR-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

lɔrlau·əlzrels

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