How do you pronounce "drills"?

In American English: /ˈdrɪlz/ (DRILZ). In British English: /dɹˈɪlz/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɪlz/ (DRILZ). In Australian English: /dɹˈɪlz/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɪlz/ (DRILZ), while in British English it's /dɹˈɪlz/ (DR).

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drills

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/ˈdrɪlz/

DRILZ

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drɪlzdrills

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