How do you pronounce "focus"?

In American English: /ˈfoʊkəs/ (FOHK-uhs). In British English: /fˈəʊkəs/ (F-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈfoʊkəs/ (FOHK-uhs). In Australian English: /fˈəʊkəs/ (F-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfoʊkəs/ (FOHK-uhs), while in British English it's /fˈəʊkəs/ (F-ohk).

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focus

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/ˈfoʊkəs/

FOHK-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

foʊkfo·əscus

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