How do you pronounce "essays"?

In American English: /ɛˈseɪz/ (eh-SAYZ). In British English: /ˈɛseɪz/ (EHS-ayz). In Canadian English: /ɛˈseɪz/ (eh-SAYZ). In Australian English: /ˈɛseɪz/ (EHS-ayz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɛˈseɪz/ (eh-SAYZ), while in British English it's /ˈɛseɪz/ (EHS-ayz).

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essays

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/ɛˈseɪz/

eh-SAYZ

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ɛes·seɪzsays

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