How do you pronounce "ochre"?

In American English: /ˈoʊkɝ/ (OHK-ur). In British English: /ˈəʊkə/ (OHK-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊkɝ/ (OHK-ur). In Australian English: /ˈəʊkə/ (OHK-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊkɝ/ (OHK-ur), while in British English it's /ˈəʊkə/ (OHK-uh).

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ochre

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/ˈoʊkɝ/

OHK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

oʊkoc·ɝhre

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