How do you pronounce "briefs"?

In American English: /ˈbriːfs/ (BREEFS). In British English: /bɹˈiːfs/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbriːfs/ (BREEFS). In Australian English: /bɹˈiːfs/ (BR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbriːfs/ (BREEFS), while in British English it's /bɹˈiːfs/ (BR).

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briefs

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/ˈbriːfs/

BREEFS

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briːfsbriefs

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