How do you pronounce "borrower"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːroʊɝ/ (BAHR-oh-ur). In British English: /bˈɒɹəʊə/ (B-or-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːroʊɝ/ (BAHR-oh-ur). In Australian English: /bˈɒɹəʊə/ (B-or-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːroʊɝ/ (BAHR-oh-ur), while in British English it's /bˈɒɹəʊə/ (B-or-oh).

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borrower

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/ˈbɑːroʊɝ/

BAHR-oh-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːrbor·oʊrow·ɝer

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