How do you pronounce "boroughs"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːˌoʊz/ (BUR-ohz). In British English: /bˈʌɹəz/ (B-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːˌoʊz/ (BUR-ohz). In Australian English: /bˈʌɹəz/ (B-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːˌoʊz/ (BUR-ohz), while in British English it's /bˈʌɹəz/ (B-uhr).

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boroughs

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/ˈbɝːˌoʊz/

BUR-ohz

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bɝːbor·oʊzoughs

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