How do you pronounce "exams"?

In American English: /ɪgˈzæmz/ (ig-ZAMZ). In British English: /ɪgzˈæmz/ (igz-AMZ). In Canadian English: /ɪgˈzæmz/ (ig-ZAMZ). In Australian English: /ɛɡzˈamz/ (EHGZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪgˈzæmz/ (ig-ZAMZ), while in British English it's /ɪgzˈæmz/ (igz-AMZ).

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exams

/ɪgˈzæmz/

ig-ZAMZ

Syllable Breakdown

ɪgex·zæmzams

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