How do you pronounce "dowel"?

In American English: /ˈdaʊəl/ (DOW-uhl). In British English: /dˈaʊəl/ (D-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈdaʊəl/ (DOW-uhl). In Australian English: /dˈaʊəl/ (D-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdaʊəl/ (DOW-uhl), while in British English it's /dˈaʊəl/ (D-ow).

How to Pronounce "dowel"

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dowel

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/ˈdaʊəl/

DOW-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

daʊdow·əlel

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