How do you pronounce "clouds"?

In American English: /ˈklaʊdz/ (KLOWDZ). In British English: /klˈaʊdz/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklaʊdz/ (KLOWDZ). In Australian English: /klˈaʊdz/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklaʊdz/ (KLOWDZ), while in British English it's /klˈaʊdz/ (KL).

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clouds

/ˈklaʊdz/

KLOWDZ

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klaʊdzclouds

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