How do you pronounce "laurence"?

In American English: /ˈlɔrəns/ (LAWR-uhns). In British English: /lˈɒɹəns/ (L-or). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔrəns/ (LAWR-uhns). In Australian English: /lˈɒɹəns/ (L-or).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔrəns/ (LAWR-uhns), while in British English it's /lˈɒɹəns/ (L-or).

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laurence

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/ˈlɔrəns/

LAWR-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

lɔrlau·ənsrence

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