How do you pronounce "colds"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊldz/ (KOHLDZ). In British English: /kˈəʊldz/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊldz/ (KOHLDZ). In Australian English: /kˈəʊldz/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊldz/ (KOHLDZ), while in British English it's /kˈəʊldz/ (K).

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colds

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/ˈkoʊldz/

KOHLDZ

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koʊldzcolds

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