How do you pronounce "plaques"?

In American English: /ˈplæks/ (PLAKS). In British English: /plˈaks/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈplæks/ (PLAKS). In Australian English: /plˈaks/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplæks/ (PLAKS), while in British English it's /plˈaks/ (PL).

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plaques

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/ˈplæks/

PLAKS

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plæksplaques

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