How do you pronounce "ory"?

In American English: /ˈɔri/ (AWR-ee). In British English: /ˈɒɹi/ (OR-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈɔri/ (AWR-ee). In Australian English: /ˈɒɹi/ (OR-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔri/ (AWR-ee), while in British English it's /ˈɒɹi/ (OR-ee).

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ory

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/ˈɔri/

AWR-ee

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ɔro·iry

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