How do you pronounce "guests"?

In American English: /ˈgɛsts/ (GEHSTS). In British English: /gˈɛsts/ (G). In Canadian English: /ˈgɛsts/ (GEHSTS). In Australian English: /ɡˈɛsts/ (G).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɛsts/ (GEHSTS), while in British English it's /gˈɛsts/ (G).

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guests

/ˈgɛsts/

GEHSTS

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