How do you pronounce "bosses"?

In American English: /ˈbɔsɪz/ (BAWS-iz). In British English: /bˈɒsɪz/ (B-os). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔsɪz/ (BAWS-iz). In Australian English: /bˈɒsɪz/ (B-os).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔsɪz/ (BAWS-iz), while in British English it's /bˈɒsɪz/ (B-os).

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bosses

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/ˈbɔsɪz/

BAWS-iz

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bɔsboss·ɪzes

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