How do you pronounce "chums"?

In American English: /ˈtʃʌmz/ (CHUHMZ). In British English: /tʃˈɐmz/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃʌmz/ (CHUHMZ). In Australian English: /tʃˈʌmz/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃʌmz/ (CHUHMZ), while in British English it's /tʃˈɐmz/ (CH).

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chums

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/ˈtʃʌmz/

CHUHMZ

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tʃʌmzchums

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