How do you pronounce "forehead"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrhɛd/ (FAWRH-ehd). In British English: /fˈɔːhɛd/ (F-awh). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrhɛd/ (FAWRH-ehd). In Australian English: /fˈɔːhɛd/ (F-awh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrhɛd/ (FAWRH-ehd), while in British English it's /fˈɔːhɛd/ (F-awh).

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forehead

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/ˈfɔrhɛd/

FAWRH-ehd

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fɔrhfore·ɛdhead

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