How do you pronounce "fortresses"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrtrəsɪz/ (FAWRTR-uhs-iz). In British English: /fˈɔːtɹəsɪz/ (F-awtr-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrtrəsɪz/ (FAWRTR-uhs-iz). In Australian English: /fˈɔːtɹəsɪz/ (F-awtr-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrtrəsɪz/ (FAWRTR-uhs-iz), while in British English it's /fˈɔːtɹəsɪz/ (F-awtr-uhs).

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/ˈfɔrtrəsɪz/

FAWRTR-uhs-iz

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fɔrtrfort·əsress·ɪzes

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