How do you pronounce "orkneys"?

In American English: /ˈɔːɹkniz/ (AWRKN-eez). In British English: /ˈɔːkniz/ (AWKN-eez). In Canadian English: /ˈɔːɹkniz/ (AWRKN-eez). In Australian English: /ˈɔːkniz/ (AWKN-eez).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔːɹkniz/ (AWRKN-eez), while in British English it's /ˈɔːkniz/ (AWKN-eez).

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orkneys

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/ˈɔːɹkniz/

AWRKN-eez

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ɔːɹknork·izneys

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