How do you pronounce "breaks"?

In American English: /ˈbreɪks/ (BRAYKS). In British English: /bɹˈeɪks/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbreɪks/ (BRAYKS). In Australian English: /bɹˈeɪks/ (BR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbreɪks/ (BRAYKS), while in British English it's /bɹˈeɪks/ (BR).

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breaks

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/ˈbreɪks/

BRAYKS

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breɪksbreaks

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