How do you pronounce "oxen"?

In American English: /ˈɑːksən/ (AHKS-uhn). In British English: /ˈɒksən/ (OKS-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːksən/ (AHKS-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɒksən/ (OKS-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːksən/ (AHKS-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɒksən/ (OKS-uhn).

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oxen

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/ˈɑːksən/

AHKS-uhn

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ɑːksox·ənen

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