How do you pronounce "opens"?

In American English: /ˈoʊpənz/ (OHP-uhnz). In British English: /ˈəʊpənz/ (OHP-uhnz). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊpənz/ (OHP-uhnz). In Australian English: /ˈəʊpənz/ (OHP-uhnz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊpənz/ (OHP-uhnz), while in British English it's /ˈəʊpənz/ (OHP-uhnz).

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/ˈoʊpənz/

OHP-uhnz

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oʊpop·ənzens

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