How do you pronounce "boyhood"?

In American English: /ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/ (BOY-huud). In British English: /bˈɔɪhʊd/ (B-oyh). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/ (BOY-huud). In Australian English: /bˈɔɪhʊd/ (B-oyh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/ (BOY-huud), while in British English it's /bˈɔɪhʊd/ (B-oyh).

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boyhood

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/ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/

BOY-huud

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bɔɪboy·hʊdhood

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