How do you pronounce "flax"?

In American English: /ˈflæks/ (FLAKS). In British English: /flˈaks/ (FL). In Canadian English: /ˈflæks/ (FLAKS). In Australian English: /flˈaks/ (FL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflæks/ (FLAKS), while in British English it's /flˈaks/ (FL).

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flax

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/ˈflæks/

FLAKS

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