How do you pronounce "solves"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːlvz/ (SAHLVZ). In British English: /sˈɒlvz/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːlvz/ (SAHLVZ). In Australian English: /sˈɒlvz/ (S).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːlvz/ (SAHLVZ), while in British English it's /sˈɒlvz/ (S).

How to Pronounce "solves"

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solves

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/ˈsɑːlvz/

SAHLVZ

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sɑːlvzsolves

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