How do you pronounce "speaks"?

In American English: /ˈspiːks/ (SPEEKS). In British English: /spˈiːks/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspiːks/ (SPEEKS). In Australian English: /spˈiːks/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspiːks/ (SPEEKS), while in British English it's /spˈiːks/ (SP).

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speaks

/ˈspiːks/

SPEEKS

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