How do you pronounce "counties"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊntiːz/ (KOWNT-eez). In British English: /kˈaʊntiz/ (K-ownt). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊntiːz/ (KOWNT-eez). In Australian English: /kˈaʊntiz/ (K-ownt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊntiːz/ (KOWNT-eez), while in British English it's /kˈaʊntiz/ (K-ownt).

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counties

/ˈkaʊntiːz/

KOWNT-eez

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kaʊntcoun·iːzties

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