How do you pronounce "dwarves"?

In American English: /ˈdwɔrvz/ (DWAWRVZ). In British English: /dwˈɔːvz/ (DW). In Canadian English: /ˈdwɔrvz/ (DWAWRVZ). In Australian English: /dwˈɔːvz/ (DW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdwɔrvz/ (DWAWRVZ), while in British English it's /dwˈɔːvz/ (DW).

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dwarves

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/ˈdwɔrvz/

DWAWRVZ

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dwɔrvzdwarves

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