How do you pronounce "peonies"?

In American English: /ˈpiːəniːz/ (PEE-uhn-eez). In British English: /pˈiəniz/ (P-ee-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈpiːəniːz/ (PEE-uhn-eez). In Australian English: /pˈiəniz/ (P-ee-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpiːəniːz/ (PEE-uhn-eez), while in British English it's /pˈiəniz/ (P-ee-uhn).

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peonies

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/ˈpiːəniːz/

PEE-uhn-eez

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piːpe·ənon·iːzies

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