How do you pronounce "orifices"?

In American English: /ˈɔrəfəsəz/ (AWR-uhf-uhs-uhz). In British English: /ˈɒɹɪfɪsɪz/ (OR-if-is-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrəfəsəz/ (AWR-uhf-uhs-uhz). In Australian English: /ˈɒɹɪfɪsɪz/ (OR-if-is-iz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrəfəsəz/ (AWR-uhf-uhs-uhz), while in British English it's /ˈɒɹɪfɪsɪz/ (OR-if-is-iz).

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orifices

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/ˈɔrəfəsəz/

AWR-uhf-uhs-uhz

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ɔro·əfri·əsfi·əzces

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