How do you pronounce "shoulders"?

In American English: /ˈʃoʊldɝz/ (SHOHLD-urz). In British English: /ʃˈəʊldəz/ (SH-ohld). In Canadian English: /ˈʃoʊldɝz/ (SHOHLD-urz). In Australian English: /ʃˈəʊldəz/ (SH-ohld).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃoʊldɝz/ (SHOHLD-urz), while in British English it's /ʃˈəʊldəz/ (SH-ohld).

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shoulders

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/ˈʃoʊldɝz/

SHOHLD-urz

Syllable Breakdown

ʃoʊldshoul·ɝzders

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