How do you pronounce "houses"?

In American English: /ˈhaʊsəz/ (HOWS-uhz). In British English: /hˈaʊzɪz/ (H-owz). In Canadian English: /ˈhʌʊsəz/ (HUH-uus-uhz). In Australian English: /hˈaʊzɪz/ (H-owz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaʊsəz/ (HOWS-uhz), while in British English it's /hˈaʊzɪz/ (H-owz).

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/ˈhaʊsəz/

HOWS-uhz

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haʊshous·əzes

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