How do you pronounce "beowulf"?

In American English: /ˈbeɪəˌwʊlf/ (BAY-uh-wuulf). In British English: /bˈeɪəwˌʊlf/ (B-ay-uhw). In Canadian English: /ˈbeɪəˌwʊlf/ (BAY-uh-wuulf). In Australian English: /bˈeɪəwˌʊlf/ (B-ay-uhw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbeɪəˌwʊlf/ (BAY-uh-wuulf), while in British English it's /bˈeɪəwˌʊlf/ (B-ay-uhw).

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beowulf

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/ˈbeɪəˌwʊlf/

BAY-uh-wuulf

Syllable Breakdown

beɪbe·əow·wʊlfulf

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