How do you pronounce "qualms"?

In American English: /ˈkwɑːmz/ (KWAHMZ). In British English: /kwˈɑːmz/ (KW). In Canadian English: /ˈkwɑːmz/ (KWAHMZ). In Australian English: /kwˈɑːmz/ (KW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwɑːmz/ (KWAHMZ), while in British English it's /kwˈɑːmz/ (KW).

How to Pronounce "qualms"

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/ˈkwɑːmz/

KWAHMZ

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kwɑːmzqualms

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