How do you pronounce "scores"?

In American English: /ˈskɔrz/ (SKAWRZ). In British English: /skˈɔːz/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskɔrz/ (SKAWRZ). In Australian English: /skˈɔːz/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɔrz/ (SKAWRZ), while in British English it's /skˈɔːz/ (SK).

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scores

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/ˈskɔrz/

SKAWRZ

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skɔrzscores

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