How do you pronounce "laos"?

In American English: /ˈlɑːoʊs/ (LAH-ohs). In British English: /lˈaʊz/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlɑːoʊs/ (LAH-ohs). In Australian English: /lˈaʊz/ (L).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɑːoʊs/ (LAH-ohs), while in British English it's /lˈaʊz/ (L).

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laos

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/ˈlɑːoʊs/

LAH-ohs

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lɑːla·oʊsos

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