How do you pronounce "boxwood"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːkˌswʊd/ (BAHK-swuud). In British English: /bˈɒkswʊd/ (B-oksw). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːkˌswʊd/ (BAHK-swuud). In Australian English: /bˈɒkswʊd/ (B-oksw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːkˌswʊd/ (BAHK-swuud), while in British English it's /bˈɒkswʊd/ (B-oksw).

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boxwood

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/ˈbɑːkˌswʊd/

BAHK-swuud

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːkbox·swʊdwood

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