How do you pronounce "figures"?

In American English: /ˈfɪgjɝz/ (FIGY-urz). In British English: /fˈɪgəz/ (F-ig). In Canadian English: /ˈfɪgjɝz/ (FIGY-urz). In Australian English: /fˈɪɡəz/ (F-ig).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɪgjɝz/ (FIGY-urz), while in British English it's /fˈɪgəz/ (F-ig).

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figures

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/ˈfɪgjɝz/

FIGY-urz

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fɪgjfig·ɝzures

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