How do you pronounce "sleeves"?

In American English: /ˈsliːvz/ (SLEEVZ). In British English: /slˈiːvz/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈsliːvz/ (SLEEVZ). In Australian English: /slˈiːvz/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsliːvz/ (SLEEVZ), while in British English it's /slˈiːvz/ (SL).

How to Pronounce "sleeves"

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sleeves

/ˈsliːvz/

SLEEVZ

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sliːvzsleeves

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