How do you pronounce "poses"?

In American English: /ˈpoʊzəz/ (POHZ-uhz). In British English: /pˈəʊzɪz/ (P-ohz). In Canadian English: /ˈpoʊzəz/ (POHZ-uhz). In Australian English: /pˈəʊzɪz/ (P-ohz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpoʊzəz/ (POHZ-uhz), while in British English it's /pˈəʊzɪz/ (P-ohz).

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poses

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/ˈpoʊzəz/

POHZ-uhz

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poʊzpos·əzes

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