How do you pronounce "shifts"?

In American English: /ˈʃɪfts/ (SHIFTS). In British English: /ʃˈɪfts/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɪfts/ (SHIFTS). In Australian English: /ʃˈɪfts/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɪfts/ (SHIFTS), while in British English it's /ʃˈɪfts/ (SH).

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shifts

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/ˈʃɪfts/

SHIFTS

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ʃɪftsshifts

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