How do you pronounce "screws"?

In American English: /ˈskruːz/ (SKROOZ). In British English: /skɹˈuːz/ (SKR). In Canadian English: /ˈskruːz/ (SKROOZ). In Australian English: /skɹˈuːz/ (SKR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskruːz/ (SKROOZ), while in British English it's /skɹˈuːz/ (SKR).

How to Pronounce "screws"

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screws

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/ˈskruːz/

SKROOZ

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skruːzscrews

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