How do you pronounce "awe"?

In American English: /ˈɑː/ (AH). In British English: /ˈɔː/ (AW). In Canadian English: /ˈɑː/ (AH). In Australian English: /ˈɔː/ (AW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑː/ (AH), while in British English it's /ˈɔː/ (AW).

regional

/ˈɑː/

ɑːawe

90%confidence📘 CMU Pronouncing Dictionary v0.7b

Last updated: 2026-02-12