How do you pronounce "focused"?

In American English: /ˈfoʊkəst/ (FOHK-uhst). In British English: /fˈəʊkəst/ (F-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈfoʊkəst/ (FOHK-uhst). In Australian English: /fˈəʊkəst/ (F-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfoʊkəst/ (FOHK-uhst), while in British English it's /fˈəʊkəst/ (F-ohk).

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focused

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/ˈfoʊkəst/

FOHK-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

foʊkfo·əstcused

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