How do you pronounce "borax"?

In American English: /ˈbɔˌræks/ (BAW-raks). In British English: /bˈɔːɹaks/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔˌræks/ (BAW-raks). In Australian English: /bˈɔːɹaks/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔˌræks/ (BAW-raks), while in British English it's /bˈɔːɹaks/ (B).

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borax

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/ˈbɔˌræks/

BAW-raks

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bɔbo·ræksrax

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