How do you pronounce "gloves"?

In American English: /ˈglʌvz/ (GLUHVZ). In British English: /glˈɐvz/ (GL). In Canadian English: /ˈglʌvz/ (GLUHVZ). In Australian English: /ɡlˈʌvz/ (GL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglʌvz/ (GLUHVZ), while in British English it's /glˈɐvz/ (GL).

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gloves

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/ˈglʌvz/

GLUHVZ

Syllable Breakdown

glʌvzgloves

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