How do you pronounce "lines"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪnz/ (LEYENZ). In British English: /lˈaɪnz/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlaɪnz/ (LEYENZ). In Australian English: /lˈaɪnz/ (L).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪnz/ (LEYENZ), while in British English it's /lˈaɪnz/ (L).

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lines

/ˈlaɪnz/

LEYENZ

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laɪnzlines

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