How do you pronounce "okinawa"?

In American English: /ˌoʊˌkɪˈnɑːwə/ (oh-ki-NAHW-uh). In British English: /ˌɒkɪnˈɑːwə/ (ok-in-AHW-uh). In Canadian English: /ˌoʊˌkɪˈnɑːwə/ (oh-ki-NAHW-uh). In Australian English: /ˌɒkɪnˈɑːwə/ (ok-in-AHW-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌoʊˌkɪˈnɑːwə/ (oh-ki-NAHW-uh), while in British English it's /ˌɒkɪnˈɑːwə/ (ok-in-AHW-uh).

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okinawa

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/ˌoʊˌkɪˈnɑːwə/

oh-ki-NAHW-uh

Syllable Breakdown

oʊok·kɪi·nɑːwna·əwa

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