How do you pronounce "hovel"?

In American English: /ˈhʌvəl/ (HUHV-uhl). In British English: /hˈɒvəl/ (H-ov). In Canadian English: /ˈhʌvəl/ (HUHV-uhl). In Australian English: /hˈɒvəl/ (H-ov).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhʌvəl/ (HUHV-uhl), while in British English it's /hˈɒvəl/ (H-ov).

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hovel

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/ˈhʌvəl/

HUHV-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

hʌvhov·əlel

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