How do you pronounce "coaxed"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊkst/ (KOHKST). In British English: /kˈəʊkst/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊkst/ (KOHKST). In Australian English: /kˈəʊkst/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊkst/ (KOHKST), while in British English it's /kˈəʊkst/ (K).

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coaxed

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/ˈkoʊkst/

KOHKST

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koʊkstcoaxed

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