How do you pronounce "borrow"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːˌroʊ/ (BAH-roh). In British English: /bˈɒɹˌəʊ/ (B-or). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːˌroʊ/ (BAH-roh). In Australian English: /bˈɒɹəʊ/ (B-or).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːˌroʊ/ (BAH-roh), while in British English it's /bˈɒɹˌəʊ/ (B-or).

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borrow

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/ˈbɑːˌroʊ/

BAH-roh

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːbor·roʊrow

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