How do you pronounce "hoaxes"?

In American English: /ˈhoʊksɪz/ (HOHKS-iz). In British English: /hˈəʊksɪz/ (H-ohks). In Canadian English: /ˈhoʊksɪz/ (HOHKS-iz). In Australian English: /hˈəʊksɪz/ (H-ohks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhoʊksɪz/ (HOHKS-iz), while in British English it's /hˈəʊksɪz/ (H-ohks).

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/ˈhoʊksɪz/

HOHKS-iz

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hoʊkshoax·ɪzes

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