How do you pronounce "bowie"?

In American English: /ˈboʊi/ (BOH-ee). In British English: /bˈəʊi/ (B-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊi/ (BOH-ee). In Australian English: /bˈəʊi/ (B-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊi/ (BOH-ee), while in British English it's /bˈəʊi/ (B-oh).

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bowie

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/ˈboʊi/

BOH-ee

Syllable Breakdown

boʊbo·iwie

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