How do you pronounce "opiates"?

In American English: /ˈoʊpiːəts/ (OHP-ee-uhts). In British English: /ˈəʊpɪˌeɪts/ (OHP-i-ayts). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊpiːəts/ (OHP-ee-uhts). In Australian English: /ˈəʊpɪˌeɪts/ (OHP-i-ayts).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊpiːəts/ (OHP-ee-uhts), while in British English it's /ˈəʊpɪˌeɪts/ (OHP-i-ayts).

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opiates

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/ˈoʊpiːəts/

OHP-ee-uhts

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oʊpopi·iːat·ətses

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