How do you pronounce "sours"?

In American English: /ˈsaʊɝz/ (SOW-urz). In British English: /sˈaʊəz/ (S-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈsaʊɝz/ (SOW-urz). In Australian English: /sˈaʊəz/ (S-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsaʊɝz/ (SOW-urz), while in British English it's /sˈaʊəz/ (S-ow).

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sours

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/ˈsaʊɝz/

SOW-urz

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saʊso·ɝzurs

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