How do you pronounce "quotes"?

In American English: /ˈkwoʊts/ (KWOHTS). In British English: /kwˈəʊts/ (KW). In Canadian English: /ˈkwoʊts/ (KWOHTS). In Australian English: /kwˈəʊts/ (KW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwoʊts/ (KWOHTS), while in British English it's /kwˈəʊts/ (KW).

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/ˈkwoʊts/

KWOHTS

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