How do you pronounce "operas"?

In American English: /ˈɑːprəz/ (AHPR-uhz). In British English: /ˈɒpəɹəz/ (OP-uhr-uhz). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːprəz/ (AHPR-uhz). In Australian English: /ˈɒpəɹəz/ (OP-uhr-uhz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːprəz/ (AHPR-uhz), while in British English it's /ˈɒpəɹəz/ (OP-uhr-uhz).

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operas

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/ˈɑːprəz/

AHPR-uhz

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ɑːprop·əzeras

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