How do you pronounce "lower"?

In American English: /ˈloʊɝ/ (LOH-ur). In British English: /lˈəʊə/ (L-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈloʊɝ/ (LOH-ur). In Australian English: /lˈəʊə/ (L-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈloʊɝ/ (LOH-ur), while in British English it's /lˈəʊə/ (L-oh).

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lower

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/ˈloʊɝ/

LOH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

loʊlow·ɝer

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