How do you pronounce "bolts"?

In American English: /ˈboʊlts/ (BOHLTS). In British English: /bˈəʊlts/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊlts/ (BOHLTS). In Australian English: /bˈəʊlts/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊlts/ (BOHLTS), while in British English it's /bˈəʊlts/ (B).

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bolts

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/ˈboʊlts/

BOHLTS

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boʊltsbolts

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