How do you pronounce "braces"?

In American English: /ˈbreɪsəz/ (BRAYS-uhz). In British English: /bɹˈeɪsɪz/ (BR-ays). In Canadian English: /ˈbreɪsəz/ (BRAYS-uhz). In Australian English: /bɹˈeɪsɪz/ (BR-ays).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbreɪsəz/ (BRAYS-uhz), while in British English it's /bɹˈeɪsɪz/ (BR-ays).

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braces

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/ˈbreɪsəz/

BRAYS-uhz

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breɪsbra·əzces

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