How do you pronounce "yorktown"?

In American English: /ˈjɔrkˌtaʊn/ (YAWRK-town). In British English: /jˈɔːktaʊn/ (Y-awkt). In Canadian English: /ˈjɔrkˌtaʊn/ (YAWRK-town). In Australian English: /jˈɔːktaʊn/ (Y-awkt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɔrkˌtaʊn/ (YAWRK-town), while in British English it's /jˈɔːktaʊn/ (Y-awkt).

How to Pronounce "yorktown"

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yorktown

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/ˈjɔrkˌtaʊn/

YAWRK-town

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jɔrkyork·taʊntown

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