How do you pronounce "chiefs"?

In American English: /ˈtʃiːfs/ (CHEEFS). In British English: /tʃˈiːfs/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃiːfs/ (CHEEFS). In Australian English: /tʃˈiːfs/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃiːfs/ (CHEEFS), while in British English it's /tʃˈiːfs/ (CH).

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chiefs

/ˈtʃiːfs/

CHEEFS

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tʃiːfschiefs

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