How do you pronounce "plain"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪn/ (PLAYN). In British English: /plˈeɪn/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪn/ (PLAYN). In Australian English: /plˈeɪn/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪn/ (PLAYN), while in British English it's /plˈeɪn/ (PL).

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plain

/ˈpleɪn/

PLAYN

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pleɪnplain

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