How do you pronounce "fences"?

In American English: /ˈfɛnsɪz/ (FEHNS-iz). In British English: /fˈɛnsɪz/ (F-ehns). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛnsɪz/ (FEHNS-iz). In Australian English: /fˈɛnsɪz/ (F-ehns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛnsɪz/ (FEHNS-iz), while in British English it's /fˈɛnsɪz/ (F-ehns).

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fences

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/ˈfɛnsɪz/

FEHNS-iz

Syllable Breakdown

fɛnsfen·ɪzces

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