How do you pronounce "chimes"?

In American English: /ˈtʃaɪmz/ (CHEYEMZ). In British English: /tʃˈaɪmz/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃaɪmz/ (CHEYEMZ). In Australian English: /tʃˈaɪmz/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃaɪmz/ (CHEYEMZ), while in British English it's /tʃˈaɪmz/ (CH).

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chimes

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/ˈtʃaɪmz/

CHEYEMZ

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tʃaɪmzchimes

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