How do you pronounce "orchestras"?

In American English: /ˈɔrkəstrəz/ (AWRK-uhstr-uhz). In British English: /ˈɔːkɪstɹəz/ (AWK-istr-uhz). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrkəstrəz/ (AWRK-uhstr-uhz). In Australian English: /ˈɔːkɪstɹəz/ (AWK-istr-uhz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrkəstrəz/ (AWRK-uhstr-uhz), while in British English it's /ˈɔːkɪstɹəz/ (AWK-istr-uhz).

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orchestras

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/ˈɔrkəstrəz/

AWRK-uhstr-uhz

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ɔrkor·əstrches·əztras

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