How do you pronounce "howdy"?

In American English: /ˈhaʊdi/ (HOWD-ee). In British English: /hˈaʊdi/ (H-owd). In Canadian English: /ˈhaʊdi/ (HOWD-ee). In Australian English: /hˈaʊdi/ (H-owd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaʊdi/ (HOWD-ee), while in British English it's /hˈaʊdi/ (H-owd).

How to Pronounce "howdy"

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howdy

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/ˈhaʊdi/

HOWD-ee

Syllable Breakdown

haʊdho·iwdy

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