How do you pronounce "nurses"?

In American English: /ˈnɝːsəz/ (NURS-uhz). In British English: /nˈɜːsɪz/ (N-ɜs). In Canadian English: /ˈnɝːsəz/ (NURS-uhz). In Australian English: /nˈɜːsɪz/ (N-ɜs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɝːsəz/ (NURS-uhz), while in British English it's /nˈɜːsɪz/ (N-ɜs).

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nurses

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/ˈnɝːsəz/

NURS-uhz

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nɝːsnurs·əzes

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