How do you pronounce "arrow"?

In American English: /ˈæroʊ/ (AR-oh). In British English: /ˈæɹəʊ/ (AR-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈæroʊ/ (AR-oh). In Australian English: /ˈaɹəʊ/ (AR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæroʊ/ (AR-oh), while in British English it's /ˈæɹəʊ/ (AR-oh).

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/ˈæroʊ/

AR-oh

ærar·oʊrow

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Last updated: 2026-02-12