How do you pronounce "klaus"?

In American English: /ˈklaʊs/ (KLOWS). In British English: /klˈaʊs/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklʌʊs/ (KLUH-uus). In Australian English: /klˈaʊs/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklaʊs/ (KLOWS), while in British English it's /klˈaʊs/ (KL).

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klaus

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/ˈklaʊs/

KLOWS

Syllable Breakdown

klaʊsklaus

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