How do you pronounce "abs"?

In American English: /ˈeɪˈbiːˈɛs/ (AY-BEE-EHS). In British English: /ˈæbz/ (ABZ). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪˈbiːˈɛs/ (AY-BEE-EHS). In Australian English: /ˈabz/ (ABZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪˈbiːˈɛs/ (AY-BEE-EHS), while in British English it's /ˈæbz/ (ABZ).

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/ˈeɪˈbiːˈɛs/

AY-BEE-EHS

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eɪa·biːb·ɛss

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