How do you pronounce "ground"?

In American English: /ˈgraʊnd/ (GROWND). In British English: /gɹˈaʊnd/ (GR). In Canadian English: /ˈgraʊnd/ (GROWND). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈaʊnd/ (GR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgraʊnd/ (GROWND), while in British English it's /gɹˈaʊnd/ (GR).

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ground

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/ˈgraʊnd/

GROWND

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graʊndground

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