How do you pronounce "barrels"?

In American English: /ˈbærəlz/ (BAR-uhlz). In British English: /bˈaɹəlz/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbærəlz/ (BAR-uhlz). In Australian English: /bˈaɹəlz/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbærəlz/ (BAR-uhlz), while in British English it's /bˈaɹəlz/ (B).

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barrels

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/ˈbærəlz/

BAR-uhlz

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bærbar·əlzrels

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