How do you pronounce "pauses"?

In American English: /ˈpɔzəz/ (PAWZ-uhz). In British English: /pˈɔːzɪz/ (P-awz). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔzəz/ (PAWZ-uhz). In Australian English: /pˈɔːzɪz/ (P-awz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔzəz/ (PAWZ-uhz), while in British English it's /pˈɔːzɪz/ (P-awz).

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/ˈpɔzəz/

PAWZ-uhz

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pɔzpaus·əzes

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