How do you pronounce "taboos"?

In American English: /tæˈbuːz/ (ta-BOOZ). In British English: /tabˈuːz/ (TAB). In Canadian English: /tæˈbuːz/ (ta-BOOZ). In Australian English: /tabˈuːz/ (TAB).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /tæˈbuːz/ (ta-BOOZ), while in British English it's /tabˈuːz/ (TAB).

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taboos

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/tæˈbuːz/

ta-BOOZ

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tætab·buːzoos

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