How do you pronounce "cobra"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊbrə/ (KOHBR-uh). In British English: /kˈəʊbɹə/ (K-ohbr). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊbrə/ (KOHBR-uh). In Australian English: /kˈəʊbɹə/ (K-ohbr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊbrə/ (KOHBR-uh), while in British English it's /kˈəʊbɹə/ (K-ohbr).

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cobra

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/ˈkoʊbrə/

KOHBR-uh

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koʊbrco·əbra

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