How do you pronounce "tulips"?

In American English: /ˈtuːlɪps/ (TOOL-ips). In British English: /tjˈuːlɪps/ (TY-ool). In Canadian English: /ˈtuːlɪps/ (TOOL-ips). In Australian English: /tjˈuːlɪps/ (TY-ool).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtuːlɪps/ (TOOL-ips), while in British English it's /tjˈuːlɪps/ (TY-ool).

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tulips

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/ˈtuːlɪps/

TOOL-ips

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tuːltul·ɪpsips

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