How do you pronounce "relieves"?

In American English: /riːˈliːvz/ (ree-LEEVZ). In British English: /ɹɪlˈiːvz/ (ril-EEVZ). In Canadian English: /riːˈliːvz/ (ree-LEEVZ). In Australian English: /ɹɪlˈiːvz/ (ril-EEVZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /riːˈliːvz/ (ree-LEEVZ), while in British English it's /ɹɪlˈiːvz/ (ril-EEVZ).

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relieves

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/riːˈliːvz/

ree-LEEVZ

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riːre·liːvzlieves

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