How do you pronounce "glides"?

In American English: /ˈglaɪdz/ (GLEYEDZ). In British English: /ɡlˈaɪdz/ (GL). In Canadian English: /ˈglaɪdz/ (GLEYEDZ). In Australian English: /ɡlˈaɪdz/ (GL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglaɪdz/ (GLEYEDZ), while in British English it's /ɡlˈaɪdz/ (GL).

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glides

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/ˈglaɪdz/

GLEYEDZ

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glaɪdzglides

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