How do you pronounce "molasses"?

In American English: /məˈlæsəz/ (muh-LAS-uhz). In British English: /məlˈasɪz/ (muhl-AS). In Canadian English: /məˈlæsəz/ (muh-LAS-uhz). In Australian English: /məlˈasɪz/ (muhl-AS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /məˈlæsəz/ (muh-LAS-uhz), while in British English it's /məlˈasɪz/ (muhl-AS).

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molasses

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/məˈlæsəz/

muh-LAS-uhz

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məmo·læslas·əzses

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