How do you pronounce "phrases"?

In American English: /ˈfreɪzəz/ (FRAYZ-uhz). In British English: /fɹˈeɪzɪz/ (FR-ayz). In Canadian English: /ˈfreɪzəz/ (FRAYZ-uhz). In Australian English: /fɹˈeɪzɪz/ (FR-ayz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfreɪzəz/ (FRAYZ-uhz), while in British English it's /fɹˈeɪzɪz/ (FR-ayz).

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/ˈfreɪzəz/

FRAYZ-uhz

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freɪzphras·əzes

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