How do you pronounce "snakes"?

In American English: /ˈsneɪks/ (SNAYKS). In British English: /snˈeɪks/ (SN). In Canadian English: /ˈsneɪks/ (SNAYKS). In Australian English: /snˈeɪks/ (SN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsneɪks/ (SNAYKS), while in British English it's /snˈeɪks/ (SN).

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snakes

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/ˈsneɪks/

SNAYKS

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sneɪkssnakes

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