How do you pronounce "rivers"?

In American English: /ˈrɪvɝz/ (RIV-urz). In British English: /ɹˈɪvəz/ (R-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪvɝz/ (RIV-urz). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪvəz/ (R-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪvɝz/ (RIV-urz), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪvəz/ (R-iv).

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rivers

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/ˈrɪvɝz/

RIV-urz

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rɪvriv·ɝzers

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