How do you pronounce "dropouts"?

In American English: /ˈdrɑːˌpaʊts/ (DRAH-powts). In British English: /dɹˈɒpaʊts/ (DR-op). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɑːˌpʌʊts/ (DRAH-puh-uuts). In Australian English: /dɹˈɒpaʊts/ (DR-op).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɑːˌpaʊts/ (DRAH-powts), while in British English it's /dɹˈɒpaʊts/ (DR-op).

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dropouts

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/ˈdrɑːˌpaʊts/

DRAH-powts

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drɑːdrop·paʊtsouts

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