How do you pronounce "paints"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪnts/ (PAYNTS). In British English: /pˈeɪnts/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪnts/ (PAYNTS). In Australian English: /pˈeɪnts/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪnts/ (PAYNTS), while in British English it's /pˈeɪnts/ (P).

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paints

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/ˈpeɪnts/

PAYNTS

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peɪntspaints

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