How do you pronounce "iowa"?

In American English: /ˈaɪəwə/ (EYE-uhw-uh). In British English: /ˈaɪəʊə/ (EYE-oh-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈaɪəwə/ (EYE-uhw-uh). In Australian English: /ˈaɪəwə/ (EYE-uhw-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪəwə/ (EYE-uhw-uh), while in British English it's /ˈaɪəʊə/ (EYE-oh-uh).

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iowa

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/ˈaɪəwə/

EYE-uhw-uh

Syllable Breakdown

aɪi·əwo·əwa

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