How do you pronounce "opus"?

In American English: /ˈoʊpəs/ (OHP-uhs). In British English: /ˈəʊpəs/ (OHP-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊpəs/ (OHP-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈəʊpəs/ (OHP-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊpəs/ (OHP-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈəʊpəs/ (OHP-uhs).

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opus

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/ˈoʊpəs/

OHP-uhs

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oʊpop·əsus

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