How do you pronounce "outlays"?

In American English: /ˈaʊtˌleɪz/ (OWT-layz). In British English: /ˈaʊtleɪz/ (OWTL-ayz). In Canadian English: /ˈʌʊtˌleɪz/ (UH-uut-layz). In Australian English: /ˈaʊtleɪz/ (OWTL-ayz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊtˌleɪz/ (OWT-layz), while in British English it's /ˈaʊtleɪz/ (OWTL-ayz).

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outlays

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/ˈaʊtˌleɪz/

OWT-layz

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aʊtout·leɪzlays

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