How do you pronounce "mavericks"?

In American English: /ˈmævɝɪks/ (MAV-ur-iks). In British English: /mˈavəɹˌɪks/ (M-av). In Canadian English: /ˈmævɝɪks/ (MAV-ur-iks). In Australian English: /mˈavəɹˌɪks/ (M-av).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmævɝɪks/ (MAV-ur-iks), while in British English it's /mˈavəɹˌɪks/ (M-av).

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mavericks

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/ˈmævɝɪks/

MAV-ur-iks

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mævmav·ɝer·ɪksicks

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