How do you pronounce "dresses"?

In American English: /ˈdrɛsəz/ (DREHS-uhz). In British English: /dɹˈɛsɪz/ (DR-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɛsəz/ (DREHS-uhz). In Australian English: /dɹˈɛsɪz/ (DR-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɛsəz/ (DREHS-uhz), while in British English it's /dɹˈɛsɪz/ (DR-ehs).

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dresses

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/ˈdrɛsəz/

DREHS-uhz

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drɛsdress·əzes

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