How do you pronounce "kosher"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊʃɝ/ (KOHSH-ur). In British English: /kˈəʊʃə/ (K-ohsh). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊʃɝ/ (KOHSH-ur). In Australian English: /kˈəʊʃə/ (K-ohsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊʃɝ/ (KOHSH-ur), while in British English it's /kˈəʊʃə/ (K-ohsh).

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kosher

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/ˈkoʊʃɝ/

KOHSH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

koʊʃkos·ɝher

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