How do you pronounce "selves"?

In American English: /ˈsɛlvz/ (SEHLVZ). In British English: /sˈɛlvz/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛlvz/ (SEHLVZ). In Australian English: /sˈɛlvz/ (S).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛlvz/ (SEHLVZ), while in British English it's /sˈɛlvz/ (S).

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selves

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/ˈsɛlvz/

SEHLVZ

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sɛlvzselves

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