How do you pronounce "harrowing"?

In American English: /ˈhɛroʊɪŋ/ (HEHR-oh-ing). In British English: /hˈaɹəʊɪŋ/ (H-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛroʊɪŋ/ (HEHR-oh-ing). In Australian English: /hˈaɹəʊɪŋ/ (H-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛroʊɪŋ/ (HEHR-oh-ing), while in British English it's /hˈaɹəʊɪŋ/ (H-ar).

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harrowing

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/ˈhɛroʊɪŋ/

HEHR-oh-ing

Syllable Breakdown

hɛrhar·oʊrow·ɪŋing

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