How do you pronounce "cowboy"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ (KOW-boy). In British English: /kˈaʊbˌɔɪ/ (K-owb). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ (KOW-boy). In Australian English: /kˈaʊbɔɪ/ (K-owb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ (KOW-boy), while in British English it's /kˈaʊbˌɔɪ/ (K-owb).

How to Pronounce "cowboy"

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cowboy

/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/

KOW-boy

Syllable Breakdown

kaʊcow·bɔɪboy

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