How do you pronounce "lowdown"?

In American English: /ˈloʊˌdaʊn/ (LOH-down). In British English: /lˈəʊdaʊn/ (L-ohd). In Canadian English: /ˈloʊˌdaʊn/ (LOH-down). In Australian English: /lˈəʊdaʊn/ (L-ohd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈloʊˌdaʊn/ (LOH-down), while in British English it's /lˈəʊdaʊn/ (L-ohd).

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lowdown

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/ˈloʊˌdaʊn/

LOH-down

Syllable Breakdown

loʊlow·daʊndown

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