How do you pronounce "boston"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːstən/ (BAHST-uhn). In British English: /bˈɒstən/ (B-ost). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːstən/ (BAHST-uhn). In Australian English: /bˈɒstən/ (B-ost).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːstən/ (BAHST-uhn), while in British English it's /bˈɒstən/ (B-ost).

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boston

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/ˈbɑːstən/

BAHST-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːstbos·ənton

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