How do you pronounce "onus"?

In American English: /ˈoʊnəs/ (OHN-uhs). In British English: /ˈəʊnəs/ (OHN-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊnəs/ (OHN-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈəʊnəs/ (OHN-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊnəs/ (OHN-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈəʊnəs/ (OHN-uhs).

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/ˈoʊnəs/

OHN-uhs

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oʊnon·əsus

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