How do you pronounce "porridge"?

In American English: /ˈpɔrədʒ/ (PAWR-uhj). In British English: /pˈɒɹɪdʒ/ (P-or). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔrədʒ/ (PAWR-uhj). In Australian English: /pˈɒɹɪdʒ/ (P-or).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔrədʒ/ (PAWR-uhj), while in British English it's /pˈɒɹɪdʒ/ (P-or).

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porridge

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/ˈpɔrədʒ/

PAWR-uhj

Syllable Breakdown

pɔrpor·ədʒridge

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