How do you pronounce "waters"?

In American English: /ˈwɔtɝz/ (WAWT-urz). In British English: /wˈɔːtəz/ (W-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈwɔtɝz/ (WAWT-urz). In Australian English: /wˈɔːtəz/ (W-awt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɔtɝz/ (WAWT-urz), while in British English it's /wˈɔːtəz/ (W-awt).

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waters

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/ˈwɔtɝz/

WAWT-urz

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wɔtwa·ɝzters

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