How do you pronounce "plays"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪz/ (PLAYZ). In British English: /plˈeɪz/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪz/ (PLAYZ). In Australian English: /plˈeɪz/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪz/ (PLAYZ), while in British English it's /plˈeɪz/ (PL).

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plays

/ˈpleɪz/

PLAYZ

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pleɪzplays

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