How do you pronounce "claps"?

In American English: /ˈklæps/ (KLAPS). In British English: /klˈaps/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklæps/ (KLAPS). In Australian English: /klˈaps/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklæps/ (KLAPS), while in British English it's /klˈaps/ (KL).

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claps

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/ˈklæps/

KLAPS

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klæpsclaps

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