How do you pronounce "flies"?

In American English: /ˈflaɪz/ (FLEYEZ). In British English: /flˈaɪz/ (FL). In Canadian English: /ˈflaɪz/ (FLEYEZ). In Australian English: /flˈaɪz/ (FL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflaɪz/ (FLEYEZ), while in British English it's /flˈaɪz/ (FL).

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flies

/ˈflaɪz/

FLEYEZ

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flaɪzflies

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