How do you pronounce "poisons"?

In American English: /ˈpɔɪzənz/ (POYZ-uhnz). In British English: /pˈɔɪzənz/ (P-oyz). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔɪzənz/ (POYZ-uhnz). In Australian English: /pˈɔɪzənz/ (P-oyz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔɪzənz/ (POYZ-uhnz), while in British English it's /pˈɔɪzənz/ (P-oyz).

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poisons

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/ˈpɔɪzənz/

POYZ-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

pɔɪzpoi·ənzsons

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