How do you pronounce "bolshoi"?

In American English: /boʊlˈʃɔɪ/ (bohl-SHOY). In British English: /bˈɒlʃɔɪ/ (B-olsh). In Canadian English: /boʊlˈʃɔɪ/ (bohl-SHOY). In Australian English: /bˈɒlʃɔɪ/ (B-olsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /boʊlˈʃɔɪ/ (bohl-SHOY), while in British English it's /bˈɒlʃɔɪ/ (B-olsh).

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bolshoi

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/boʊlˈʃɔɪ/

bohl-SHOY

Syllable Breakdown

boʊlbol·ʃɔɪshoi

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