How do you pronounce "kudos"?

In American English: /ˈkuːdoʊs/ (KOOD-ohs). In British English: /kjˈuːdɒs/ (KY-ood). In Canadian English: /ˈkuːdoʊs/ (KOOD-ohs). In Australian English: /kjˈuːdəʊz/ (KY-ood).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkuːdoʊs/ (KOOD-ohs), while in British English it's /kjˈuːdɒs/ (KY-ood).

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kudos

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/ˈkuːdoʊs/

KOOD-ohs

Syllable Breakdown

kuːdku·oʊsdos

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