How do you pronounce "boxes"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːksəz/ (BAHKS-uhz). In British English: /bˈɒksɪz/ (B-oks). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːksəz/ (BAHKS-uhz). In Australian English: /bˈɒksɪz/ (B-oks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːksəz/ (BAHKS-uhz), while in British English it's /bˈɒksɪz/ (B-oks).

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/ˈbɑːksəz/

BAHKS-uhz

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːksbox·əzes

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