How do you pronounce "olives"?

In American English: /ˈɑːlɪvz/ (AHL-ivz). In British English: /ˈɒlɪvz/ (OL-ivz). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːlɪvz/ (AHL-ivz). In Australian English: /ˈɒlɪvz/ (OL-ivz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːlɪvz/ (AHL-ivz), while in British English it's /ˈɒlɪvz/ (OL-ivz).

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olives

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/ˈɑːlɪvz/

AHL-ivz

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ɑːloli·ɪvzves

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