How do you pronounce "ports"?

In American English: /ˈpɔrts/ (PAWRTS). In British English: /pˈɔːts/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔrts/ (PAWRTS). In Australian English: /pˈɔːts/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔrts/ (PAWRTS), while in British English it's /pˈɔːts/ (P).

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ports

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/ˈpɔrts/

PAWRTS

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pɔrtsports

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