How do you pronounce "lovers"?

In American English: /ˈlʌvɝz/ (LUHV-urz). In British English: /lˈɐvəz/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌvɝz/ (LUHV-urz). In Australian English: /lˈʌvəz/ (L-uhv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlʌvɝz/ (LUHV-urz), while in British English it's /lˈɐvəz/ (L).

How to Pronounce "lovers"

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lovers

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/ˈlʌvɝz/

LUHV-urz

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lʌvlov·ɝzers

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