How do you pronounce "oas"?

In American English: /ˈoʊˈeɪˈɛs/ (OH-AY-EHS). In British English: /ˈəʊəz/ (OH-uhz). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊˈeɪˈɛs/ (OH-AY-EHS). In Australian English: /ˈəʊəz/ (OH-uhz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊˈeɪˈɛs/ (OH-AY-EHS), while in British English it's /ˈəʊəz/ (OH-uhz).

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/ˈoʊˈeɪˈɛs/

OH-AY-EHS

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oʊo·eɪa·ɛss

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