How do you pronounce "crabs"?

In American English: /ˈkræbz/ (KRABZ). In British English: /kɹˈabz/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˈkræbz/ (KRABZ). In Australian English: /kɹˈabz/ (KR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkræbz/ (KRABZ), while in British English it's /kɹˈabz/ (KR).

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crabs

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/ˈkræbz/

KRABZ

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kræbzcrabs

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