How do you pronounce "ordained"?

In American English: /ɔrˈdeɪnd/ (awr-DAYND). In British English: /ɔːdˈeɪnd/ (awd-AYND). In Canadian English: /ɔrˈdeɪnd/ (awr-DAYND). In Australian English: /ɔːdˈeɪnd/ (awd-AYND).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɔrˈdeɪnd/ (awr-DAYND), while in British English it's /ɔːdˈeɪnd/ (awd-AYND).

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ordained

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/ɔrˈdeɪnd/

awr-DAYND

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ɔror·deɪnddained

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