How do you pronounce "elbows"?

In American English: /ˈɛlˌboʊz/ (EHL-bohz). In British English: /ˈɛlbəʊz/ (EHLB-ohz). In Canadian English: /ˈɛlˌboʊz/ (EHL-bohz). In Australian English: /ˈɛlbəʊz/ (EHLB-ohz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛlˌboʊz/ (EHL-bohz), while in British English it's /ˈɛlbəʊz/ (EHLB-ohz).

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elbows

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/ˈɛlˌboʊz/

EHL-bohz

Syllable Breakdown

ɛlel·boʊzbows

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