How do you pronounce "heroes"?

In American English: /ˈhɪroʊz/ (HIR-ohz). In British English: /hˈɪəɹəʊz/ (H-i-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈhɪroʊz/ (HIR-ohz). In Australian English: /hˈiəɹəʊz/ (H-ee-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɪroʊz/ (HIR-ohz), while in British English it's /hˈɪəɹəʊz/ (H-i-uhr).

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heroes

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/ˈhɪroʊz/

HIR-ohz

Syllable Breakdown

hɪrhe·oʊzroes

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