How do you pronounce "oxford"?

In American English: /ˈɑːksfɝd/ (AHKSF-urd). In British English: /ˈɒksfəd/ (OKSF-uhd). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːksfɝd/ (AHKSF-urd). In Australian English: /ˈɒksfəd/ (OKSF-uhd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːksfɝd/ (AHKSF-urd), while in British English it's /ˈɒksfəd/ (OKSF-uhd).

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oxford

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/ˈɑːksfɝd/

AHKSF-urd

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ɑːksfox·ɝdford

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