How do you pronounce "locus"?

In American English: /ˈloʊkəs/ (LOHK-uhs). In British English: /lˈəʊkəs/ (L-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈloʊkəs/ (LOHK-uhs). In Australian English: /lˈəʊkəs/ (L-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈloʊkəs/ (LOHK-uhs), while in British English it's /lˈəʊkəs/ (L-ohk).

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locus

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/ˈloʊkəs/

LOHK-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

loʊklo·əscus

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