How do you pronounce "climes"?

In American English: /ˈklaɪmz/ (KLEYEMZ). In British English: /klˈaɪmz/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklaɪmz/ (KLEYEMZ). In Australian English: /klˈaɪmz/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklaɪmz/ (KLEYEMZ), while in British English it's /klˈaɪmz/ (KL).

How to Pronounce "climes"

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climes

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/ˈklaɪmz/

KLEYEMZ

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klaɪmzclimes

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