How do you pronounce "barks"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːrks/ (BAHRKS). In British English: /bˈɑːks/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːrks/ (BAHRKS). In Australian English: /bˈɑːks/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːrks/ (BAHRKS), while in British English it's /bˈɑːks/ (B).

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/ˈbɑːrks/

BAHRKS

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bɑːrksbarks

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