How do you pronounce "chowder"?

In American English: /ˈtʃaʊdɝ/ (CHOWD-ur). In British English: /tʃˈaʊdə/ (CH-owd). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃaʊdɝ/ (CHOWD-ur). In Australian English: /tʃˈaʊdə/ (CH-owd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃaʊdɝ/ (CHOWD-ur), while in British English it's /tʃˈaʊdə/ (CH-owd).

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chowder

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/ˈtʃaʊdɝ/

CHOWD-ur

Syllable Breakdown

tʃaʊdchow·ɝder

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