How do you pronounce "decays"?

In American English: /dəˈkeɪz/ (duh-KAYZ). In British English: /dɪkˈeɪz/ (dik-AYZ). In Canadian English: /dəˈkeɪz/ (duh-KAYZ). In Australian English: /dɪkˈeɪz/ (dik-AYZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dəˈkeɪz/ (duh-KAYZ), while in British English it's /dɪkˈeɪz/ (dik-AYZ).

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decays

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/dəˈkeɪz/

duh-KAYZ

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dəde·keɪzcays

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