How do you pronounce "shorts"?

In American English: /ˈʃɔrts/ (SHAWRTS). In British English: /ʃˈɔːts/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɔrts/ (SHAWRTS). In Australian English: /ʃˈɔːts/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɔrts/ (SHAWRTS), while in British English it's /ʃˈɔːts/ (SH).

How to Pronounce "shorts"

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shorts

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/ˈʃɔrts/

SHAWRTS

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ʃɔrtsshorts

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