How do you pronounce "overlords"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlɔrdz/ (OHV-ur-lawrdz). In British English: /ˈəʊvəlˌɔːdz/ (OHV-uhl-awdz). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlɔrdz/ (OHV-ur-lawrdz). In Australian English: /ˈəʊvəlˌɔːdz/ (OHV-uhl-awdz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌlɔrdz/ (OHV-ur-lawrdz), while in British English it's /ˈəʊvəlˌɔːdz/ (OHV-uhl-awdz).

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overlords

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/ˈoʊvɝˌlɔrdz/

OHV-ur-lawrdz

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oʊvover·ɝlo·lɔrdzrds

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