How do you pronounce "claim"?

In American English: /ˈkleɪm/ (KLAYM). In British English: /klˈeɪm/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈkleɪm/ (KLAYM). In Australian English: /klˈeɪm/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkleɪm/ (KLAYM), while in British English it's /klˈeɪm/ (KL).

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claim

/ˈkleɪm/

KLAYM

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kleɪmclaim

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