How do you pronounce "formats"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrˌmæts/ (FAWR-mats). In British English: /fˈɔːmˌæts/ (F-awm). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrˌmæts/ (FAWR-mats). In Australian English: /fˈɔːmats/ (F).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrˌmæts/ (FAWR-mats), while in British English it's /fˈɔːmˌæts/ (F-awm).

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formats

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/ˈfɔrˌmæts/

FAWR-mats

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fɔrfor·mætsmats

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