How do you pronounce "agates"?

In American English: /ˈægəts/ (AG-uhts). In British English: /ˈaɡeɪts/ (AG). In Canadian English: /ˈægəts/ (AG-uhts). In Australian English: /ˈaɡeɪts/ (AG).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈægəts/ (AG-uhts), while in British English it's /ˈaɡeɪts/ (AG).

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agates

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/ˈægəts/

AG-uhts

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ægaga·ətstes

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