How do you pronounce "dreams"?

In American English: /ˈdriːmz/ (DREEMZ). In British English: /dɹˈiːmz/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdriːmz/ (DREEMZ). In Australian English: /dɹˈiːmz/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdriːmz/ (DREEMZ), while in British English it's /dɹˈiːmz/ (DR).

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/ˈdriːmz/

DREEMZ

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driːmzdreams

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