How do you pronounce "orchids"?

In American English: /ˈɔrkədz/ (AWRK-uhdz). In British English: /ˈɔːkɪdz/ (AWK-idz). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrkədz/ (AWRK-uhdz). In Australian English: /ˈɔːkɪdz/ (AWK-idz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrkədz/ (AWRK-uhdz), while in British English it's /ˈɔːkɪdz/ (AWK-idz).

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orchids

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/ˈɔrkədz/

AWRK-uhdz

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ɔrkor·ədzchids

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