How do you pronounce "slaps"?

In American English: /ˈslæps/ (SLAPS). In British English: /slˈaps/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈslæps/ (SLAPS). In Australian English: /slˈaps/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈslæps/ (SLAPS), while in British English it's /slˈaps/ (SL).

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/ˈslæps/

SLAPS

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