How do you pronounce "tawdry"?

In American English: /ˈtɔdri/ (TAWDR-ee). In British English: /tˈɔːdɹi/ (T-awdr). In Canadian English: /ˈtɔdri/ (TAWDR-ee). In Australian English: /tˈɔːdɹi/ (T-awdr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɔdri/ (TAWDR-ee), while in British English it's /tˈɔːdɹi/ (T-awdr).

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tawdry

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/ˈtɔdri/

TAWDR-ee

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tɔdrtaw·idry

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