How do you pronounce "planes"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪnz/ (PLAYNZ). In British English: /plˈeɪnz/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪnz/ (PLAYNZ). In Australian English: /plˈeɪnz/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪnz/ (PLAYNZ), while in British English it's /plˈeɪnz/ (PL).

How to Pronounce "planes"

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planes

/ˈpleɪnz/

PLAYNZ

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pleɪnzplanes

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