How do you pronounce "yorkshire"?

In American English: /ˈjɔrkʃɝ/ (YAWRKSH-ur). In British English: /jˈɔːkʃə/ (Y-awksh). In Canadian English: /ˈjɔrkʃɝ/ (YAWRKSH-ur). In Australian English: /jˈɔːkʃə/ (Y-awksh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɔrkʃɝ/ (YAWRKSH-ur), while in British English it's /jˈɔːkʃə/ (Y-awksh).

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yorkshire

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/ˈjɔrkʃɝ/

YAWRKSH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

jɔrkʃyork·ɝshire

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