How do you pronounce "borrowed"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːˌroʊd/ (BAH-rohd). In British English: /bˈɒɹˌəʊd/ (B-or). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːˌroʊd/ (BAH-rohd). In Australian English: /bˈɒɹəʊd/ (B-or).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːˌroʊd/ (BAH-rohd), while in British English it's /bˈɒɹˌəʊd/ (B-or).

How to Pronounce "borrowed"

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borrowed

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/ˈbɑːˌroʊd/

BAH-rohd

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːbor·roʊdrowed

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