How do you pronounce "tenors"?

In American English: /ˈtɛnɝz/ (TEHN-urz). In British English: /tˈɛnəz/ (T-ehn). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛnɝz/ (TEHN-urz). In Australian English: /tˈɛnəz/ (T-ehn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛnɝz/ (TEHN-urz), while in British English it's /tˈɛnəz/ (T-ehn).

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tenors

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/ˈtɛnɝz/

TEHN-urz

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tɛnten·ɝzors

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