How do you pronounce "how-to"?

In American English: /hˈaʊɾuː/ (H-owɾ). In British English: /hˈaʊtuː/ (H-owt). In Canadian English: /hˈaʊɾuː/ (H-owɾ). In Australian English: /hˈaʊtuː/ (H-owt).

Is "how-to" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /hˈaʊɾuː/ (H-owɾ), while in British English it's /hˈaʊtuː/ (H-owt).

How to Pronounce "how-to"

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/hˈaʊɾuː/

H-owɾ

Syllable Breakdown

hhow·aʊɾto

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