How do you pronounce "bellows"?

In American English: /ˈbɛloʊz/ (BEHL-ohz). In British English: /bˈɛləʊz/ (B-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛloʊz/ (BEHL-ohz). In Australian English: /bˈɛləʊz/ (B-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛloʊz/ (BEHL-ohz), while in British English it's /bˈɛləʊz/ (B-ehl).

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bellows

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/ˈbɛloʊz/

BEHL-ohz

Syllable Breakdown

bɛlbel·oʊzlows

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