How do you pronounce "stances"?

In American English: /ˈstænsɪz/ (STANS-iz). In British English: /stˈansɪz/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstænsɪz/ (STANS-iz). In Australian English: /stˈansɪz/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstænsɪz/ (STANS-iz), while in British English it's /stˈansɪz/ (ST).

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stances

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/ˈstænsɪz/

STANS-iz

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stænssta·ɪznces

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