How do you pronounce "powers"?

In American English: /ˈpaʊɝz/ (POW-urz). In British English: /pˈaʊəz/ (P-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈpaʊɝz/ (POW-urz). In Australian English: /pˈaʊəz/ (P-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpaʊɝz/ (POW-urz), while in British English it's /pˈaʊəz/ (P-ow).

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powers

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/ˈpaʊɝz/

POW-urz

Syllable Breakdown

paʊpow·ɝzers

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