How do you pronounce "hostels"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːstəlz/ (HAHST-uhlz). In British English: /hˈɒstəlz/ (H-ost). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːstəlz/ (HAHST-uhlz). In Australian English: /hˈɒstəlz/ (H-ost).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːstəlz/ (HAHST-uhlz), while in British English it's /hˈɒstəlz/ (H-ost).

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hostels

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/ˈhɑːstəlz/

HAHST-uhlz

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hɑːsthos·əlztels

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