How do you pronounce "gourd"?

In American English: /ˈgɔrd/ (GAWRD). In British English: /ɡˈʊəd/ (G-uu). In Canadian English: /ˈgɔrd/ (GAWRD). In Australian English: /ɡˈʊəd/ (G-uu).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɔrd/ (GAWRD), while in British English it's /ɡˈʊəd/ (G-uu).

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gourd

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/ˈgɔrd/

GAWRD

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gɔrdgourd

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