How do you pronounce "kickbacks"?

In American English: /ˈkɪkˌbæks/ (KIK-baks). In British English: /kˈɪkbaks/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪkˌbæks/ (KIK-baks). In Australian English: /kˈɪkbaks/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪkˌbæks/ (KIK-baks), while in British English it's /kˈɪkbaks/ (K).

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kickbacks

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/ˈkɪkˌbæks/

KIK-baks

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kɪkkick·bæksbacks

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