How do you pronounce "elders"?

In American English: /ˈɛldɝz/ (EHLD-urz). In British English: /ˈɛldəz/ (EHLD-uhz). In Canadian English: /ˈɛldɝz/ (EHLD-urz). In Australian English: /ˈɛldəz/ (EHLD-uhz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛldɝz/ (EHLD-urz), while in British English it's /ˈɛldəz/ (EHLD-uhz).

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elders

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/ˈɛldɝz/

EHLD-urz

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ɛldel·ɝzders

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