How do you pronounce "bellow"?

In American English: /ˈbɛloʊ/ (BEHL-oh). In British English: /bˈɛləʊ/ (B-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛloʊ/ (BEHL-oh). In Australian English: /bˈɛləʊ/ (B-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛloʊ/ (BEHL-oh), while in British English it's /bˈɛləʊ/ (B-ehl).

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bellow

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/ˈbɛloʊ/

BEHL-oh

Syllable Breakdown

bɛlbel·oʊlow

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