How do you pronounce "brace"?

In American English: /ˈbreɪs/ (BRAYS). In British English: /bɹˈeɪs/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbreɪs/ (BRAYS). In Australian English: /bɹˈeɪs/ (BR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbreɪs/ (BRAYS), while in British English it's /bɹˈeɪs/ (BR).

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brace

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/ˈbreɪs/

BRAYS

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breɪsbrace

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