How do you pronounce "countries"?

In American English: /ˈkʌntriːz/ (KUHNTR-eez). In British English: /kˈɐntɹiz/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌntriːz/ (KUHNTR-eez). In Australian English: /kˈʌntɹiz/ (K-uhntr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌntriːz/ (KUHNTR-eez), while in British English it's /kˈɐntɹiz/ (K).

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/ˈkʌntriːz/

KUHNTR-eez

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kʌntrcoun·iːztries

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