How do you pronounce "flames"?

In American English: /ˈfleɪmz/ (FLAYMZ). In British English: /flˈeɪmz/ (FL). In Canadian English: /ˈfleɪmz/ (FLAYMZ). In Australian English: /flˈeɪmz/ (FL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfleɪmz/ (FLAYMZ), while in British English it's /flˈeɪmz/ (FL).

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flames

/ˈfleɪmz/

FLAYMZ

Syllable Breakdown

fleɪmzflames

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