How do you pronounce "smiles"?

In American English: /ˈsmaɪlz/ (SMEYELZ). In British English: /smˈaɪlz/ (SM). In Canadian English: /ˈsmaɪlz/ (SMEYELZ). In Australian English: /smˈaɪlz/ (SM).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmaɪlz/ (SMEYELZ), while in British English it's /smˈaɪlz/ (SM).

How to Pronounce "smiles"

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smiles

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/ˈsmaɪlz/

SMEYELZ

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smaɪlzsmiles

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