How do you pronounce "isles"?

In American English: /ˈaɪlz/ (EYELZ). In British English: /ˈaɪəlz/ (EYE-uhlz). In Canadian English: /ˈaɪlz/ (EYELZ). In Australian English: /ˈaɪəlz/ (EYE-uhlz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪlz/ (EYELZ), while in British English it's /ˈaɪəlz/ (EYE-uhlz).

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isles

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/ˈaɪlz/

EYELZ

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aɪlzisles

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