How do you pronounce "forlorn"?

In American English: /fɝˈlɔrn/ (fur-LAWRN). In British English: /fˈɔːlɔːn/ (F-awl). In Canadian English: /fɝˈlɔrn/ (fur-LAWRN). In Australian English: /fˈɔːlɔːn/ (F-awl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɝˈlɔrn/ (fur-LAWRN), while in British English it's /fˈɔːlɔːn/ (F-awl).

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forlorn

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/fɝˈlɔrn/

fur-LAWRN

Syllable Breakdown

fɝfor·lɔrnlorn

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