How do you pronounce "igloo"?

In American English: /ˈɪgluː/ (IGL-oo). In British English: /ˈɪglˌuː/ (IGL-oo). In Canadian English: /ˈɪgluː/ (IGL-oo). In Australian English: /ˈɪɡluː/ (IGL-oo).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪgluː/ (IGL-oo), while in British English it's /ˈɪglˌuː/ (IGL-oo).

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igloo

/ˈɪgluː/

IGL-oo

Syllable Breakdown

ɪglig·uːloo

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