How do you pronounce "wives"?

In American English: /ˈwaɪvz/ (WEYEVZ). In British English: /wˈaɪvz/ (W). In Canadian English: /ˈwaɪvz/ (WEYEVZ). In Australian English: /wˈaɪvz/ (W).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwaɪvz/ (WEYEVZ), while in British English it's /wˈaɪvz/ (W).

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wives

/ˈwaɪvz/

WEYEVZ

Syllable Breakdown

waɪvzwives

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