How do you pronounce "orleans"?

In American English: /ˈɔrˌliːnz/ (AWR-leenz-AH0 N Z). In British English: /ˈɔːlɪənz/ (AWL-i-uhnz). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrˌliːnz/ (AWR-leenz-AH0 N Z). In Australian English: /ˈɔːliənz/ (AWL-ee-uhnz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrˌliːnz/ (AWR-leenz-AH0 N Z), while in British English it's /ˈɔːlɪənz/ (AWL-i-uhnz).

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orleans

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/ˈɔrˌliːnz/

AWR-leenz-AH0 N Z

Syllable Breakdown

ɔror·liːnzle·AH0 N Zans

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