How do you pronounce "marrow"?

In American English: /ˈmɛroʊ/ (MEHR-oh). In British English: /mˈæɹəʊ/ (M-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛroʊ/ (MEHR-oh). In Australian English: /mˈaɹəʊ/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛroʊ/ (MEHR-oh), while in British English it's /mˈæɹəʊ/ (M-ar).

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marrow

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/ˈmɛroʊ/

MEHR-oh

Syllable Breakdown

mɛrmar·oʊrow

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