How do you pronounce "borders"?

In American English: /ˈbɔrdɝz/ (BAWRD-urz). In British English: /bˈɔːdəz/ (B-awd). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔrdɝz/ (BAWRD-urz). In Australian English: /bˈɔːdəz/ (B-awd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔrdɝz/ (BAWRD-urz), while in British English it's /bˈɔːdəz/ (B-awd).

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borders

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/ˈbɔrdɝz/

BAWRD-urz

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bɔrdbor·ɝzders

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