How do you pronounce "checks"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɛks/ (CHEHKS). In British English: /tʃˈɛks/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɛks/ (CHEHKS). In Australian English: /tʃˈɛks/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɛks/ (CHEHKS), while in British English it's /tʃˈɛks/ (CH).

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checks

/ˈtʃɛks/

CHEHKS

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tʃɛkschecks

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