How do you pronounce "ours"?

In American English: /ˈaʊɝz/ (OW-urz). In British English: /ˈaʊəz/ (OW-uhz). In Canadian English: /ˈaʊɝz/ (OW-urz). In Australian English: /aʊˈəz/ (ow-UHZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊɝz/ (OW-urz), while in British English it's /ˈaʊəz/ (OW-uhz).

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/ˈaʊɝz/

OW-urz

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aʊou·ɝzrs

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