How do you pronounce "orthodox"?

In American English: /ˈɔrθəˌdɑːks/ (AWRTH-uh-dahks). In British English: /ˈɔːθədˌɒks/ (AWTH-uhd-oks). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrθəˌdɑːks/ (AWRTH-uh-dahks). In Australian English: /ˈɔːθədˌɒks/ (AWTH-uhd-oks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrθəˌdɑːks/ (AWRTH-uh-dahks), while in British English it's /ˈɔːθədˌɒks/ (AWTH-uhd-oks).

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orthodox

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/ˈɔrθəˌdɑːks/

AWRTH-uh-dahks

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ɔrθor·ətho·dɑːksdox

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