How do you pronounce "stones"?

In American English: /ˈstoʊnz/ (STOHNZ). In British English: /stˈəʊnz/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstoʊnz/ (STOHNZ). In Australian English: /stˈəʊnz/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstoʊnz/ (STOHNZ), while in British English it's /stˈəʊnz/ (ST).

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stones

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/ˈstoʊnz/

STOHNZ

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stoʊnzstones

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