How do you pronounce "borrows"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːroʊz/ (BAHR-ohz). In British English: /bˈɒɹəʊz/ (B-or). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːroʊz/ (BAHR-ohz). In Australian English: /bˈɒɹəʊz/ (B-or).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːroʊz/ (BAHR-ohz), while in British English it's /bˈɒɹəʊz/ (B-or).

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borrows

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/ˈbɑːroʊz/

BAHR-ohz

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːrbor·oʊzrows

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