How do you pronounce "flakes"?

In American English: /ˈfleɪks/ (FLAYKS). In British English: /flˈeɪks/ (FL). In Canadian English: /ˈfleɪks/ (FLAYKS). In Australian English: /flˈeɪks/ (FL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfleɪks/ (FLAYKS), while in British English it's /flˈeɪks/ (FL).

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flakes

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/ˈfleɪks/

FLAYKS

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fleɪksflakes

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