How do you pronounce "worlds"?

In American English: /ˈwɝːldz/ (WURLDZ). In British English: /wˈɜːldz/ (W). In Canadian English: /ˈwɝːldz/ (WURLDZ). In Australian English: /wˈɜːldz/ (W).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɝːldz/ (WURLDZ), while in British English it's /wˈɜːldz/ (W).

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/ˈwɝːldz/

WURLDZ

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wɝːldzworlds

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