How do you pronounce "boa"?

In American English: /ˈboʊə/ (BOH-uh). In British English: /bˈəʊə/ (B-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊə/ (BOH-uh). In Australian English: /bˈəʊə/ (B-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊə/ (BOH-uh), while in British English it's /bˈəʊə/ (B-oh).

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boa

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/ˈboʊə/

BOH-uh

Syllable Breakdown

boʊb·əoa

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