How do you pronounce "stars"?

In American English: /ˈstɑːrz/ (STAHRZ). In British English: /stˈɑːz/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstɑːrz/ (STAHRZ). In Australian English: /stˈɑːz/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɑːrz/ (STAHRZ), while in British English it's /stˈɑːz/ (ST).

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stars

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/ˈstɑːrz/

STAHRZ

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stɑːrzstars

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