How do you pronounce "droves"?

In American English: /ˈdroʊvz/ (DROHVZ). In British English: /dɹˈəʊvz/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdroʊvz/ (DROHVZ). In Australian English: /dɹˈəʊvz/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdroʊvz/ (DROHVZ), while in British English it's /dɹˈəʊvz/ (DR).

How to Pronounce "droves"

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droves

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/ˈdroʊvz/

DROHVZ

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droʊvzdroves

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