How do you pronounce "boards"?

In American English: /ˈbɔrdz/ (BAWRDZ). In British English: /bˈɔːdz/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔrdz/ (BAWRDZ). In Australian English: /bˈɔːdz/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔrdz/ (BAWRDZ), while in British English it's /bˈɔːdz/ (B).

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boards

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/ˈbɔrdz/

BAWRDZ

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bɔrdzboards

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