How do you pronounce "stems"?

In American English: /ˈstɛmz/ (STEHMZ). In British English: /stˈɛmz/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstɛmz/ (STEHMZ). In Australian English: /stˈɛmz/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɛmz/ (STEHMZ), while in British English it's /stˈɛmz/ (ST).

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stems

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/ˈstɛmz/

STEHMZ

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stɛmzstems

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