How do you pronounce "loophole"?

In American English: /ˈluːpˌhoʊl/ (LOOP-hohl). In British English: /lˈuːphəʊl/ (L-ooph). In Canadian English: /ˈluːpˌhoʊl/ (LOOP-hohl). In Australian English: /lˈuːphəʊl/ (L-ooph).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːpˌhoʊl/ (LOOP-hohl), while in British English it's /lˈuːphəʊl/ (L-ooph).

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loophole

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/ˈluːpˌhoʊl/

LOOP-hohl

Syllable Breakdown

luːploop·hoʊlhole

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