How do you pronounce "claims"?

In American English: /ˈkleɪmz/ (KLAYMZ). In British English: /klˈeɪmz/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈkleɪmz/ (KLAYMZ). In Australian English: /klˈeɪmz/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkleɪmz/ (KLAYMZ), while in British English it's /klˈeɪmz/ (KL).

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claims

/ˈkleɪmz/

KLAYMZ

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kleɪmzclaims

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