How do you pronounce "arches"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrtʃəz/ (AHRCH-uhz). In British English: /ˈɑːtʃɪz/ (AHCH-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrtʃəz/ (AHRCH-uhz). In Australian English: /ˈɑːtʃɪz/ (AHCH-iz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrtʃəz/ (AHRCH-uhz), while in British English it's /ˈɑːtʃɪz/ (AHCH-iz).

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arches

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/ˈɑːrtʃəz/

AHRCH-uhz

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ɑːrtʃarch·əzes

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