How do you pronounce "colors"?

In American English: /ˈkʌlɝz/ (KUHL-urz). In British English: /kˈɐləz/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌlɝz/ (KUHL-urz). In Australian English: /kˈʌləz/ (K-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌlɝz/ (KUHL-urz), while in British English it's /kˈɐləz/ (K).

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colors

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/ˈkʌlɝz/

KUHL-urz

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kʌlcol·ɝzors

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