How do you pronounce "watches"?

In American English: /ˈwɑːtʃəz/ (WAHCH-uhz). In British English: /wˈɒtʃɪz/ (W-och). In Canadian English: /ˈwɑːtʃəz/ (WAHCH-uhz). In Australian English: /wˈɒtʃɪz/ (W-och).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɑːtʃəz/ (WAHCH-uhz), while in British English it's /wˈɒtʃɪz/ (W-och).

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watches

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/ˈwɑːtʃəz/

WAHCH-uhz

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wɑːtʃwatch·əzes

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