How do you pronounce "quirks"?

In American English: /ˈkwɝːks/ (KWURKS). In British English: /kwˈɜːks/ (KW). In Canadian English: /ˈkwɝːks/ (KWURKS). In Australian English: /kwˈɜːks/ (KW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwɝːks/ (KWURKS), while in British English it's /kwˈɜːks/ (KW).

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/ˈkwɝːks/

KWURKS

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kwɝːksquirks

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