How do you pronounce "lorraine"?

In American English: /lɝˈeɪn/ (lur-AYN). In British English: /lɒɹˈeɪn/ (lor-AYN). In Canadian English: /lɝˈeɪn/ (lur-AYN). In Australian English: /ləɹˈeɪn/ (luhr-AYN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /lɝˈeɪn/ (lur-AYN), while in British English it's /lɒɹˈeɪn/ (lor-AYN).

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lorraine

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/lɝˈeɪn/

lur-AYN

Syllable Breakdown

lɝlor·eɪnraine

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