How do you pronounce "plates"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪts/ (PLAYTS). In British English: /plˈeɪts/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪts/ (PLAYTS). In Australian English: /plˈeɪts/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪts/ (PLAYTS), while in British English it's /plˈeɪts/ (PL).

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plates

/ˈpleɪts/

PLAYTS

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pleɪtsplates

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