[General] bows/rows/terra nullius (IPA)

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Hi teachers.

I need your help with the pronunciation of these words.

1)
Terra nullius is a Latin expression deriving from Roman law meaning "land belonging to no one" or "no man's land"… (From Wikipedia.com)

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They've got those curtains that tie up with big bows-they're a bit fussy for my taste. (Cambridge.org)

3)They have massive rows because they're both so stubborn. (Cambridge.org)
 

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1. /ˈˈˈter ə ˈ nʊl i əs/
2, It rhymes with 'rose'.
3. It rhymes with 'cows'.

Is number two "bohs" or "bohz"? I think it's the first one. But if it rhymes with "rose", it should be the second one.
 

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Is number two "bohs" or "bohz"? I think it's the first one. But if it rhymes with "rose", it should be the second one.

Rose also ends in /z/.
 
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