How do you pronounce "oysters"?

In American English: /ˈɔɪstɝz/ (OYST-urz). In British English: /ˈɔɪstəz/ (OYST-uhz). In Canadian English: /ˈɔɪstɝz/ (OYST-urz). In Australian English: /ˈɔɪstəz/ (OYST-uhz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔɪstɝz/ (OYST-urz), while in British English it's /ˈɔɪstəz/ (OYST-uhz).

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oysters

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/ˈɔɪstɝz/

OYST-urz

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ɔɪstoys·ɝzters

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