How do you pronounce "furloughed"?

In American English: /ˈfɝːloʊd/ (FURL-ohd). In British English: /fˈɜːləʊd/ (F-ɜl). In Canadian English: /ˈfɝːloʊd/ (FURL-ohd). In Australian English: /fˈɜːləʊd/ (F-ɜl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɝːloʊd/ (FURL-ohd), while in British English it's /fˈɜːləʊd/ (F-ɜl).

How to Pronounce "furloughed"

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furloughed

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/ˈfɝːloʊd/

FURL-ohd

Syllable Breakdown

fɝːlfur·oʊdloughed

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