How do you pronounce "knives"?

In American English: /ˈnaɪvz/ (NEYEVZ). In British English: /nˈaɪvz/ (N). In Canadian English: /ˈnaɪvz/ (NEYEVZ). In Australian English: /nˈaɪvz/ (N).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnaɪvz/ (NEYEVZ), while in British English it's /nˈaɪvz/ (N).

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knives

/ˈnaɪvz/

NEYEVZ

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naɪvzknives

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