How do you pronounce "chives"?

In American English: /ˈtʃaɪvz/ (CHEYEVZ). In British English: /tʃˈaɪvz/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃaɪvz/ (CHEYEVZ). In Australian English: /tʃˈaɪvz/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃaɪvz/ (CHEYEVZ), while in British English it's /tʃˈaɪvz/ (CH).

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chives

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/ˈtʃaɪvz/

CHEYEVZ

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tʃaɪvzchives

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