How do you pronounce "walrus"?

In American English: /ˈwɔlrəs/ (WAWLR-uhs). In British English: /wˈɒlɹəs/ (W-olr). In Canadian English: /ˈwɔlrəs/ (WAWLR-uhs). In Australian English: /wˈɒlɹəs/ (W-olr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɔlrəs/ (WAWLR-uhs), while in British English it's /wˈɒlɹəs/ (W-olr).

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walrus

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/ˈwɔlrəs/

WAWLR-uhs

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wɔlrwal·əsrus

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