How do you pronounce "forbes"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrbz/ (FAWRBZ). In British English: /fˈɔːbz/ (F). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrbz/ (FAWRBZ). In Australian English: /fˈɔːbz/ (F).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrbz/ (FAWRBZ), while in British English it's /fˈɔːbz/ (F).

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forbes

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/ˈfɔrbz/

FAWRBZ

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fɔrbzforbes

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