How do you pronounce "burrow"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːoʊ/ (BUR-oh). In British English: /bˈʌɹəʊ/ (B-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːoʊ/ (BUR-oh). In Australian English: /bˈʌɹəʊ/ (B-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːoʊ/ (BUR-oh), while in British English it's /bˈʌɹəʊ/ (B-uhr).

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burrow

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/ˈbɝːoʊ/

BUR-oh

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːbur·oʊrow

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