How do you pronounce "lois"?

In American English: /ˈloʊəs/ (LOH-uhs). In British English: /lˈəʊɪs/ (L-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈloʊəs/ (LOH-uhs). In Australian English: /lˈəʊɪs/ (L-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈloʊəs/ (LOH-uhs), while in British English it's /lˈəʊɪs/ (L-oh).

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lois

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/ˈloʊəs/

LOH-uhs

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loʊlo·əsis

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