How do you pronounce "drones"?

In American English: /ˈdroʊnz/ (DROHNZ). In British English: /dɹˈəʊnz/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdroʊnz/ (DROHNZ). In Australian English: /dɹˈəʊnz/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdroʊnz/ (DROHNZ), while in British English it's /dɹˈəʊnz/ (DR).

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drones

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/ˈdroʊnz/

DROHNZ

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droʊnzdrones

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