How do you pronounce "shapes"?

In American English: /ˈʃeɪps/ (SHAYPS). In British English: /ʃˈeɪps/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃeɪps/ (SHAYPS). In Australian English: /ʃˈeɪps/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃeɪps/ (SHAYPS), while in British English it's /ʃˈeɪps/ (SH).

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shapes

/ˈʃeɪps/

SHAYPS

Syllable Breakdown

ʃeɪpsshapes

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