How do you pronounce "elbow"?

In American English: /ˈɛlˌboʊ/ (EHL-boh). In British English: /ˈɛlbˌəʊ/ (EHLB-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈɛlˌboʊ/ (EHL-boh). In Australian English: /ˈɛlbəʊ/ (EHLB-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛlˌboʊ/ (EHL-boh), while in British English it's /ˈɛlbˌəʊ/ (EHLB-oh).

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elbow

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/ˈɛlˌboʊ/

EHL-boh

Syllable Breakdown

ɛlel·boʊbow

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