How do you pronounce "axes"?

In American English: /ˈækˌsɪz/ (AK-siz). In British English: /ˈæksiːz/ (AKS-eez). In Canadian English: /ˈækˌsɪz/ (AK-siz). In Australian English: /ˈaksɪz/ (AKS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈækˌsɪz/ (AK-siz), while in British English it's /ˈæksiːz/ (AKS-eez).

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/ˈækˌsɪz/

AK-siz

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ækax·sɪzes

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