How do you pronounce "bowels"?

In American English: /ˈbaʊəlz/ (BOW-uhlz). In British English: /bˈaʊəlz/ (B-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈbaʊəlz/ (BOW-uhlz). In Australian English: /bˈaʊəlz/ (B-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaʊəlz/ (BOW-uhlz), while in British English it's /bˈaʊəlz/ (B-ow).

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bowels

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/ˈbaʊəlz/

BOW-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

baʊbow·əlzels

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