How do you pronounce "global"?

In American English: /ˈgloʊbəl/ (GLOHB-uhl). In British English: /glˈəʊbəl/ (GL-ohb). In Canadian English: /ˈgloʊbəl/ (GLOHB-uhl). In Australian English: /ɡlˈəʊbəl/ (GL-ohb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgloʊbəl/ (GLOHB-uhl), while in British English it's /glˈəʊbəl/ (GL-ohb).

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/ˈgloʊbəl/

GLOHB-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

gloʊbglob·əlal

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