How do you pronounce "harold"?

In American English: /ˈhɛrəld/ (HEHR-uhld). In British English: /hˈæɹəld/ (H-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛrəld/ (HEHR-uhld). In Australian English: /hˈaɹəld/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛrəld/ (HEHR-uhld), while in British English it's /hˈæɹəld/ (H-ar).

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harold

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/ˈhɛrəld/

HEHR-uhld

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hɛrhar·əldold

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