How do you pronounce "bonus"?

In American English: /ˈboʊnəs/ (BOHN-uhs). In British English: /bˈəʊnəs/ (B-ohn). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊnəs/ (BOHN-uhs). In Australian English: /bˈəʊnəs/ (B-ohn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊnəs/ (BOHN-uhs), while in British English it's /bˈəʊnəs/ (B-ohn).

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bonus

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/ˈboʊnəs/

BOHN-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

boʊnbo·əsnus

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