How do you pronounce "orgy"?

In American English: /ˈɔrdʒi/ (AWRJ-ee). In British English: /ˈɔːdʒi/ (AWJ-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrdʒi/ (AWRJ-ee). In Australian English: /ˈɔːdʒi/ (AWJ-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrdʒi/ (AWRJ-ee), while in British English it's /ˈɔːdʒi/ (AWJ-ee).

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orgy

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/ˈɔrdʒi/

AWRJ-ee

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ɔrdʒor·igy

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