How do you pronounce "authors"?

In American English: /ˈɔθɝz/ (AWTH-urz). In British English: /ˈɔːθəz/ (AWTH-uhz). In Canadian English: /ˈɔθɝz/ (AWTH-urz). In Australian English: /ˈɔːθəz/ (AWTH-uhz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔθɝz/ (AWTH-urz), while in British English it's /ˈɔːθəz/ (AWTH-uhz).

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/ˈɔθɝz/

AWTH-urz

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ɔθau·ɝzthors

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Last updated: 2026-02-12