How do you pronounce "drains"?

In American English: /ˈdreɪnz/ (DRAYNZ). In British English: /dɹˈeɪnz/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdreɪnz/ (DRAYNZ). In Australian English: /dɹˈeɪnz/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdreɪnz/ (DRAYNZ), while in British English it's /dɹˈeɪnz/ (DR).

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drains

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/ˈdreɪnz/

DRAYNZ

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dreɪnzdrains

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