How do you pronounce "cocktails"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːkˌteɪlz/ (KAHK-taylz). In British English: /kˈɒkteɪlz/ (K-okt). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːkˌteɪlz/ (KAHK-taylz). In Australian English: /kˈɒkteɪlz/ (K-okt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːkˌteɪlz/ (KAHK-taylz), while in British English it's /kˈɒkteɪlz/ (K-okt).

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/ˈkɑːkˌteɪlz/

KAHK-taylz

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kɑːkcock·teɪlztails

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