How do you pronounce "cowboys"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/ (KOW-boyz). In British English: /kˈaʊbɔɪz/ (K-owb). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/ (KOW-boyz). In Australian English: /kˈaʊbɔɪz/ (K-owb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/ (KOW-boyz), while in British English it's /kˈaʊbɔɪz/ (K-owb).

How to Pronounce "cowboys"

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/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪz/

KOW-boyz

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kaʊcow·bɔɪzboys

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