How do you pronounce "cloak"?

In American English: /ˈkloʊk/ (KLOHK). In British English: /klˈəʊk/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈkloʊk/ (KLOHK). In Australian English: /klˈəʊk/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkloʊk/ (KLOHK), while in British English it's /klˈəʊk/ (KL).

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cloak

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/ˈkloʊk/

KLOHK

Syllable Breakdown

kloʊkcloak

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