How do you pronounce "folds"?

In American English: /ˈfoʊldz/ (FOHLDZ). In British English: /fˈəʊldz/ (F). In Canadian English: /ˈfoʊldz/ (FOHLDZ). In Australian English: /fˈəʊldz/ (F).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfoʊldz/ (FOHLDZ), while in British English it's /fˈəʊldz/ (F).

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folds

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/ˈfoʊldz/

FOHLDZ

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foʊldzfolds

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