How do you pronounce "drugs"?

In American English: /ˈdrʌgz/ (DRUHGZ). In British English: /dɹˈɐgz/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdrʌgz/ (DRUHGZ). In Australian English: /dɹˈʌɡz/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrʌgz/ (DRUHGZ), while in British English it's /dɹˈɐgz/ (DR).

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drugs

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/ˈdrʌgz/

DRUHGZ

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drʌgzdrugs

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