How do you pronounce "staves"?

In American English: /ˈsteɪvz/ (STAYVZ). In British English: /stˈeɪvz/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈsteɪvz/ (STAYVZ). In Australian English: /stˈeɪvz/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsteɪvz/ (STAYVZ), while in British English it's /stˈeɪvz/ (ST).

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staves

/ˈsteɪvz/

STAYVZ

Syllable Breakdown

steɪvzstaves

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