How do you pronounce "yards"?

In American English: /ˈjɑːrdz/ (YAHRDZ). In British English: /jˈɑːdz/ (Y). In Canadian English: /ˈjɑːrdz/ (YAHRDZ). In Australian English: /jˈɑːdz/ (Y).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɑːrdz/ (YAHRDZ), while in British English it's /jˈɑːdz/ (Y).

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yards

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/ˈjɑːrdz/

YAHRDZ

Syllable Breakdown

jɑːrdzyards

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