How do you pronounce "cloud"?

In American English: /ˈklaʊd/ (KLOWD). In British English: /klˈaʊd/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklaʊd/ (KLOWD). In Australian English: /klˈaʊd/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklaʊd/ (KLOWD), while in British English it's /klˈaʊd/ (KL).

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cloud

/ˈklaʊd/

KLOWD

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klaʊdcloud

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