How do you pronounce "caucasus"?

In American English: /ˈkɔkəsəs/ (KAWK-uhs-uhs). In British English: /kˈɔːkasəs/ (K-awk). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔkəsəs/ (KAWK-uhs-uhs). In Australian English: /kˈɔːkasəs/ (K-awk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔkəsəs/ (KAWK-uhs-uhs), while in British English it's /kˈɔːkasəs/ (K-awk).

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caucasus

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/ˈkɔkəsəs/

KAWK-uhs-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

kɔkcau·əsca·əssus

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