How do you pronounce "drifts"?

In American English: /ˈdrɪfts/ (DRIFTS). In British English: /dɹˈɪfts/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɪfts/ (DRIFTS). In Australian English: /dɹˈɪfts/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɪfts/ (DRIFTS), while in British English it's /dɹˈɪfts/ (DR).

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drifts

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/ˈdrɪfts/

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drɪftsdrifts

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