How do you pronounce "holds"?

In American English: /ˈhoʊldz/ (HOHLDZ). In British English: /hˈəʊldz/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhoʊldz/ (HOHLDZ). In Australian English: /hˈəʊldz/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhoʊldz/ (HOHLDZ), while in British English it's /hˈəʊldz/ (H).

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holds

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/ˈhoʊldz/

HOHLDZ

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hoʊldzholds

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