How do you pronounce "traits"?

In American English: /ˈtreɪts/ (TRAYTS). In British English: /tɹˈeɪts/ (TR). In Canadian English: /ˈtreɪts/ (TRAYTS). In Australian English: /tɹˈeɪts/ (TR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtreɪts/ (TRAYTS), while in British English it's /tɹˈeɪts/ (TR).

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traits

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/ˈtreɪts/

TRAYTS

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treɪtstraits

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