How do you pronounce "relates"?

In American English: /rɪˈleɪts/ (ri-LAYTS). In British English: /ɹɪlˈeɪts/ (ril-AYTS). In Canadian English: /rɪˈleɪts/ (ri-LAYTS). In Australian English: /ɹɪlˈeɪts/ (ril-AYTS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈleɪts/ (ri-LAYTS), while in British English it's /ɹɪlˈeɪts/ (ril-AYTS).

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relates

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/rɪˈleɪts/

ri-LAYTS

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rɪre·leɪtslates

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