How do you pronounce "clams"?

In American English: /ˈklæmz/ (KLAMZ). In British English: /klˈamz/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklæmz/ (KLAMZ). In Australian English: /klˈamz/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklæmz/ (KLAMZ), while in British English it's /klˈamz/ (KL).

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clams

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/ˈklæmz/

KLAMZ

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klæmzclams

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