How do you pronounce "parrots"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəts/ (PEHR-uhts). In British English: /pˈaɹəts/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəts/ (PEHR-uhts). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəts/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəts/ (PEHR-uhts), while in British English it's /pˈaɹəts/ (P).

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parrots

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/ˈpɛrəts/

PEHR-uhts

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pɛrpar·ətsrots

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