How do you pronounce "chords"?

In American English: /ˈkɔrdz/ (KAWRDZ). In British English: /kˈɔːdz/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔrdz/ (KAWRDZ). In Australian English: /kˈɔːdz/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔrdz/ (KAWRDZ), while in British English it's /kˈɔːdz/ (K).

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/ˈkɔrdz/

KAWRDZ

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kɔrdzchords

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