How do you pronounce "hordes"?

In American English: /ˈhɔrdz/ (HAWRDZ). In British English: /hˈɔːdz/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhɔrdz/ (HAWRDZ). In Australian English: /hˈɔːdz/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɔrdz/ (HAWRDZ), while in British English it's /hˈɔːdz/ (H).

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hordes

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/ˈhɔrdz/

HAWRDZ

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hɔrdzhordes

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