How do you pronounce "brothel"?

In American English: /ˈbrɑːθəl/ (BRAHTH-uhl). In British English: /bɹˈɒθəl/ (BR-oth). In Canadian English: /ˈbrɑːθəl/ (BRAHTH-uhl). In Australian English: /bɹˈɒθəl/ (BR-oth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrɑːθəl/ (BRAHTH-uhl), while in British English it's /bɹˈɒθəl/ (BR-oth).

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brothel

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/ˈbrɑːθəl/

BRAHTH-uhl

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brɑːθbroth·əlel

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