How do you pronounce "moors"?

In American English: /ˈmʊrz/ (MUURZ). In British English: /mˈʊəz/ (M-uu). In Canadian English: /ˈmʊrz/ (MUURZ). In Australian English: /mˈʊəz/ (M-uu).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmʊrz/ (MUURZ), while in British English it's /mˈʊəz/ (M-uu).

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moors

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/ˈmʊrz/

MUURZ

Syllable Breakdown

mʊrzmoors

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