How do you pronounce "queens"?

In American English: /ˈkwiːnz/ (KWEENZ). In British English: /kwˈiːnz/ (KW). In Canadian English: /ˈkwiːnz/ (KWEENZ). In Australian English: /kwˈiːnz/ (KW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwiːnz/ (KWEENZ), while in British English it's /kwˈiːnz/ (KW).

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queens

/ˈkwiːnz/

KWEENZ

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kwiːnzqueens

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