How do you pronounce "follow"?

In American English: /ˈfɑːloʊ/ (FAHL-oh). In British English: /fˈɒləʊ/ (F-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈfɑːloʊ/ (FAHL-oh). In Australian English: /fˈɒləʊ/ (F-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɑːloʊ/ (FAHL-oh), while in British English it's /fˈɒləʊ/ (F-ol).

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follow

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/ˈfɑːloʊ/

FAHL-oh

Syllable Breakdown

fɑːlfol·oʊlow

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