How do you pronounce "voorhees"?

In American English: /ˈvʊrhiːz/ (VUURH-eez). In British English: /vˈɔːhiːz/ (V-awh). In Canadian English: /ˈvʊrhiːz/ (VUURH-eez). In Australian English: /vˈɔːhiːz/ (V-awh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvʊrhiːz/ (VUURH-eez), while in British English it's /vˈɔːhiːz/ (V-awh).

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voorhees

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/ˈvʊrhiːz/

VUURH-eez

Syllable Breakdown

vʊrhvoor·iːzhees

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