How do you pronounce "forced"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrst/ (FAWRST). In British English: /fˈɔːst/ (F). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrst/ (FAWRST). In Australian English: /fˈɔːst/ (F).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrst/ (FAWRST), while in British English it's /fˈɔːst/ (F).

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forced

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/ˈfɔrst/

FAWRST

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fɔrstforced

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