How do you pronounce "brackets"?

In American English: /ˈbrækəts/ (BRAK-uhts). In British English: /bɹˈækɪts/ (BR-ak). In Canadian English: /ˈbrækəts/ (BRAK-uhts). In Australian English: /bɹˈakɪts/ (BR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrækəts/ (BRAK-uhts), while in British English it's /bɹˈækɪts/ (BR-ak).

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brackets

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/ˈbrækəts/

BRAK-uhts

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brækbrack·ətsets

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