How do you pronounce "chorus"?

In American English: /ˈkɔrəs/ (KAWR-uhs). In British English: /kˈɒɹəs/ (K-or). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔrəs/ (KAWR-uhs). In Australian English: /kˈɔːɹəs/ (K-awr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔrəs/ (KAWR-uhs), while in British English it's /kˈɒɹəs/ (K-or).

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chorus

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/ˈkɔrəs/

KAWR-uhs

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kɔrcho·əsrus

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