How do you pronounce "story"?

In American English: /ˈstɔri/ (STAWR-ee). In British English: /stˈɔːɹi/ (ST-awr). In Canadian English: /ˈstɔri/ (STAWR-ee). In Australian English: /stˈɔːɹi/ (ST-awr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɔri/ (STAWR-ee), while in British English it's /stˈɔːɹi/ (ST-awr).

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story

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/ˈstɔri/

STAWR-ee

Syllable Breakdown

stɔrsto·iry

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