How do you pronounce "onions"?

In American English: /ˈʌnjənz/ (UHNY-uhnz). In British English: /ˈɐnjənz/ (ⱯNY). In Canadian English: /ˈʌnjənz/ (UHNY-uhnz). In Australian English: /ˈʌniənz/ (UHN-ee-uhnz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʌnjənz/ (UHNY-uhnz), while in British English it's /ˈɐnjənz/ (ⱯNY).

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onions

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/ˈʌnjənz/

UHNY-uhnz

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ʌnjoni·ənzons

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