How do you pronounce "straightens"?

In American English: /ˈstreɪtənz/ (STRAYT-uhnz). In British English: /stɹˈeɪtənz/ (STR-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈstreɪtənz/ (STRAYT-uhnz). In Australian English: /stɹˈeɪtənz/ (STR-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstreɪtənz/ (STRAYT-uhnz), while in British English it's /stɹˈeɪtənz/ (STR-ayt).

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/ˈstreɪtənz/

STRAYT-uhnz

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streɪtstraight·ənzens

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