How do you pronounce "blocks"?

In American English: /ˈblɑːks/ (BLAHKS). In British English: /blˈɒks/ (BL). In Canadian English: /ˈblɑːks/ (BLAHKS). In Australian English: /blˈɒks/ (BL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblɑːks/ (BLAHKS), while in British English it's /blˈɒks/ (BL).

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blocks

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/ˈblɑːks/

BLAHKS

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blɑːksblocks

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