How do you pronounce "furlough"?

In American English: /ˈfɝːloʊ/ (FURL-oh). In British English: /fˈɜːləʊ/ (F-ɜl). In Canadian English: /ˈfɝːloʊ/ (FURL-oh). In Australian English: /fˈɜːləʊ/ (F-ɜl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɝːloʊ/ (FURL-oh), while in British English it's /fˈɜːləʊ/ (F-ɜl).

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furlough

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/ˈfɝːloʊ/

FURL-oh

Syllable Breakdown

fɝːlfur·oʊlough

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