How do you pronounce "ogre"?

In American English: /ˈoʊgɝ/ (OHG-ur). In British English: /ˈəʊgə/ (OHG-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊgɝ/ (OHG-ur). In Australian English: /ˈəʊɡə/ (OHG-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊgɝ/ (OHG-ur), while in British English it's /ˈəʊgə/ (OHG-uh).

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ogre

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/ˈoʊgɝ/

OHG-ur

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oʊgog·ɝre

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