How do you pronounce "drums"?

In American English: /ˈdrʌmz/ (DRUHMZ). In British English: /dɹˈɐmz/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdrʌmz/ (DRUHMZ). In Australian English: /dɹˈʌmz/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrʌmz/ (DRUHMZ), while in British English it's /dɹˈɐmz/ (DR).

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drums

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/ˈdrʌmz/

DRUHMZ

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drʌmzdrums

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