How do you pronounce "masses"?

In American English: /ˈmæsəz/ (MAS-uhz). In British English: /mˈæsɪz/ (M-as). In Canadian English: /ˈmæsəz/ (MAS-uhz). In Australian English: /mˈasɪz/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmæsəz/ (MAS-uhz), while in British English it's /mˈæsɪz/ (M-as).

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masses

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/ˈmæsəz/

MAS-uhz

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mæsmass·əzes

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