How do you pronounce "bytes"?

In American English: /ˈbaɪts/ (BEYETS). In British English: /bˈaɪts/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌɪts/ (BUH-its). In Australian English: /bˈaɪts/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaɪts/ (BEYETS), while in British English it's /bˈaɪts/ (B).

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bytes

/ˈbaɪts/

BEYETS

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baɪtsbytes

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