How do you pronounce "lover"?

In American English: /ˈlʌvɝ/ (LUHV-ur). In British English: /lˈɐvə/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌvɝ/ (LUHV-ur). In Australian English: /lˈʌvə/ (L-uhv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlʌvɝ/ (LUHV-ur), while in British English it's /lˈɐvə/ (L).

How to Pronounce "lover"

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lover

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/ˈlʌvɝ/

LUHV-ur

Syllable Breakdown

lʌvlo·ɝver

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