How do you pronounce "avowed"?

In American English: /əˈvaʊd/ (uh-VOWD). In British English: /ɐvˈaʊd/ (ⱯV). In Canadian English: /əˈvaʊd/ (uh-VOWD). In Australian English: /ɐvˈaʊd/ (ⱯV).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈvaʊd/ (uh-VOWD), while in British English it's /ɐvˈaʊd/ (ⱯV).

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avowed

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/əˈvaʊd/

uh-VOWD

Syllable Breakdown

əavo·vaʊdwed

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