How do you pronounce "moron"?

In American English: /ˈmɔˌrɑːn/ (MAW-rahn). In British English: /mˈɔːɹˌɒn/ (M-awr). In Canadian English: /ˈmɔˌrɑːn/ (MAW-rahn). In Australian English: /mˈɔːɹɒn/ (M-awr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɔˌrɑːn/ (MAW-rahn), while in British English it's /mˈɔːɹˌɒn/ (M-awr).

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moron

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/ˈmɔˌrɑːn/

MAW-rahn

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mɔmo·rɑːnron

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