How do you pronounce "drives"?

In American English: /ˈdraɪvz/ (DREYEVZ). In British English: /dɹˈaɪvz/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdraɪvz/ (DREYEVZ). In Australian English: /dɹˈaɪvz/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdraɪvz/ (DREYEVZ), while in British English it's /dɹˈaɪvz/ (DR).

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drives

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/ˈdraɪvz/

DREYEVZ

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draɪvzdrives

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