How do you pronounce "starts"?

In American English: /ˈstɑːrts/ (STAHRTS). In British English: /stˈɑːts/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstɑːrts/ (STAHRTS). In Australian English: /stˈɑːts/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɑːrts/ (STAHRTS), while in British English it's /stˈɑːts/ (ST).

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starts

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/ˈstɑːrts/

STAHRTS

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stɑːrtsstarts

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