How do you pronounce "swords"?

In American English: /ˈsɔrdz/ (SAWRDZ). In British English: /sˈɔːdz/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsɔrdz/ (SAWRDZ). In Australian English: /sˈɔːdz/ (S).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɔrdz/ (SAWRDZ), while in British English it's /sˈɔːdz/ (S).

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swords

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/ˈsɔrdz/

SAWRDZ

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sɔrdzswords

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