How do you pronounce "bowdoin"?

In American English: /boʊˈdɔɪn/ (boh-DOYN). In British English: /bˈəʊdɔɪn/ (B-ohd). In Canadian English: /boʊˈdɔɪn/ (boh-DOYN). In Australian English: /bˈəʊdɔɪn/ (B-ohd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /boʊˈdɔɪn/ (boh-DOYN), while in British English it's /bˈəʊdɔɪn/ (B-ohd).

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bowdoin

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/boʊˈdɔɪn/

boh-DOYN

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boʊbow·dɔɪndoin

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