How do you pronounce "bogus"?

In American English: /ˈboʊgəs/ (BOHG-uhs). In British English: /bˈəʊgəs/ (B-ohg). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊgəs/ (BOHG-uhs). In Australian English: /bˈəʊɡəs/ (B-ohg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊgəs/ (BOHG-uhs), while in British English it's /bˈəʊgəs/ (B-ohg).

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bogus

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/ˈboʊgəs/

BOHG-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

boʊgbo·əsgus

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