How do you pronounce "crux"?

In American English: /ˈkrʌks/ (KRUHKS). In British English: /kɹˈɐks/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˈkrʌks/ (KRUHKS). In Australian English: /kɹˈʌks/ (KR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrʌks/ (KRUHKS), while in British English it's /kɹˈɐks/ (KR).

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crux

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/ˈkrʌks/

KRUHKS

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krʌkscrux

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