How do you pronounce "motives"?

In American English: /ˈmoʊtɪvz/ (MOHT-ivz). In British English: /mˈəʊtɪvz/ (M-oht). In Canadian English: /ˈmoʊtɪvz/ (MOHT-ivz). In Australian English: /mˈəʊtɪvz/ (M-oht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmoʊtɪvz/ (MOHT-ivz), while in British English it's /mˈəʊtɪvz/ (M-oht).

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motives

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/ˈmoʊtɪvz/

MOHT-ivz

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moʊtmo·ɪvztives

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