How do you pronounce "ounces"?

In American English: /ˈaʊnsəz/ (OWNS-uhz). In British English: /ˈaʊnsɪz/ (OWNS-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈaʊnsəz/ (OWNS-uhz). In Australian English: /ˈaʊnsɪz/ (OWNS-iz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊnsəz/ (OWNS-uhz), while in British English it's /ˈaʊnsɪz/ (OWNS-iz).

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ounces

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/ˈaʊnsəz/

OWNS-uhz

Syllable Breakdown

aʊnsoun·əzces

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