How do you pronounce "players"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪɝz/ (PLAY-urz). In British English: /plˈeɪəz/ (PL-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪɝz/ (PLAY-urz). In Australian English: /plˈeɪəz/ (PL-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪɝz/ (PLAY-urz), while in British English it's /plˈeɪəz/ (PL-ay).

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/ˈpleɪɝz/

PLAY-urz

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pleɪplay·ɝzers

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