How do you pronounce "hollow"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːloʊ/ (HAHL-oh). In British English: /hˈɒləʊ/ (H-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːloʊ/ (HAHL-oh). In Australian English: /hˈɒləʊ/ (H-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːloʊ/ (HAHL-oh), while in British English it's /hˈɒləʊ/ (H-ol).

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hollow

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/ˈhɑːloʊ/

HAHL-oh

Syllable Breakdown

hɑːlhol·oʊlow

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