How do you pronounce "oregon"?

In American English: /ˈɔrəgən/ (AWR-uhg-uhn). In British English: /ˈɒɹɪgən/ (OR-ig-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrəgən/ (AWR-uhg-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ (OR-ig-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrəgən/ (AWR-uhg-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɒɹɪgən/ (OR-ig-uhn).

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oregon

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/ˈɔrəgən/

AWR-uhg-uhn

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ɔro·əgre·əngon

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