How do you pronounce "bowel"?

In American English: /ˈbaʊəl/ (BOW-uhl). In British English: /bˈaʊəl/ (B-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈbaʊəl/ (BOW-uhl). In Australian English: /bˈaʊəl/ (B-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaʊəl/ (BOW-uhl), while in British English it's /bˈaʊəl/ (B-ow).

How to Pronounce "bowel"

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bowel

/ˈbaʊəl/

BOW-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

baʊbow·əlel

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