How do you pronounce "stands"?

In American English: /ˈstændz/ (STANDZ). In British English: /stˈændz/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstændz/ (STANDZ). In Australian English: /stˈandz/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstændz/ (STANDZ), while in British English it's /stˈændz/ (ST).

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stands

/ˈstændz/

STANDZ

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stændzstands

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