How do you pronounce "bordeaux"?

In American English: /bɔrˈdoʊ/ (bawr-DOH). In British English: /bˈɔːdəʊ/ (B-awd). In Canadian English: /bɔrˈdoʊ/ (bawr-DOH). In Australian English: /bˈɔːdəʊ/ (B-awd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɔrˈdoʊ/ (bawr-DOH), while in British English it's /bˈɔːdəʊ/ (B-awd).

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bordeaux

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/bɔrˈdoʊ/

bawr-DOH

Syllable Breakdown

bɔrbor·doʊdeaux

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