How do you pronounce "locals"?

In American English: /ˈloʊkəlz/ (LOHK-uhlz). In British English: /lˈəʊkəlz/ (L-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈloʊkəlz/ (LOHK-uhlz). In Australian English: /lˈəʊkəlz/ (L-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈloʊkəlz/ (LOHK-uhlz), while in British English it's /lˈəʊkəlz/ (L-ohk).

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locals

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/ˈloʊkəlz/

LOHK-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

loʊklo·əlzcals

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