How do you pronounce "downpour"?

In American English: /ˈdaʊnpɔr/ (DOWNP-awr). In British English: /dˈaʊnpɔː/ (D-ownp). In Canadian English: /ˈdaʊnpɔr/ (DOWNP-awr). In Australian English: /dˈaʊnpɔː/ (D-ownp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdaʊnpɔr/ (DOWNP-awr), while in British English it's /dˈaʊnpɔː/ (D-ownp).

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downpour

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/ˈdaʊnpɔr/

DOWNP-awr

Syllable Breakdown

daʊnpdown·ɔrpour

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