How do you pronounce "factors"?

In American English: /ˈfæktɝz/ (FAKT-urz). In British English: /fˈæktəz/ (F-akt). In Canadian English: /ˈfæktɝz/ (FAKT-urz). In Australian English: /fˈaktəz/ (F).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfæktɝz/ (FAKT-urz), while in British English it's /fˈæktəz/ (F-akt).

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factors

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/ˈfæktɝz/

FAKT-urz

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fæktfac·ɝztors

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