How do you pronounce "debates"?

In American English: /dəˈbeɪts/ (duh-BAYTS). In British English: /dɪbˈeɪts/ (dib-AYTS). In Canadian English: /dəˈbeɪts/ (duh-BAYTS). In Australian English: /dɪbˈeɪts/ (dib-AYTS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dəˈbeɪts/ (duh-BAYTS), while in British English it's /dɪbˈeɪts/ (dib-AYTS).

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/dəˈbeɪts/

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dəde·beɪtsbates

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