How do you pronounce "oldies"?

In American English: /ˈoʊldiːz/ (OHLD-eez). In British English: /ˈəʊldiz/ (OHLD-eez). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊldiːz/ (OHLD-eez). In Australian English: /ˈəʊldiz/ (OHLD-eez).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊldiːz/ (OHLD-eez), while in British English it's /ˈəʊldiz/ (OHLD-eez).

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oldies

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/ˈoʊldiːz/

OHLD-eez

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oʊldold·iːzies

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