How do you pronounce "arcs"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrks/ (AHRKS). In British English: /ˈɑːks/ (AHKS). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrks/ (AHRKS). In Australian English: /ˈɑːks/ (AHKS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrks/ (AHRKS), while in British English it's /ˈɑːks/ (AHKS).

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arcs

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/ˈɑːrks/

AHRKS

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ɑːrksarcs

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