How do you pronounce "lotus"?

In American English: /ˈloʊtəs/ (LOHT-uhs). In British English: /lˈəʊtəs/ (L-oht). In Canadian English: /ˈloʊtəs/ (LOHT-uhs). In Australian English: /lˈəʊtəs/ (L-oht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈloʊtəs/ (LOHT-uhs), while in British English it's /lˈəʊtəs/ (L-oht).

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lotus

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/ˈloʊtəs/

LOHT-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

loʊtlo·əstus

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