How do you pronounce "dunes"?

In American English: /ˈduːnz/ (DOONZ). In British English: /djˈuːnz/ (DY). In Canadian English: /ˈduːnz/ (DOONZ). In Australian English: /djˈuːnz/ (DY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈduːnz/ (DOONZ), while in British English it's /djˈuːnz/ (DY).

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dunes

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/ˈduːnz/

DOONZ

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duːnzdunes

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