How do you pronounce "mellow"?

In American English: /ˈmɛloʊ/ (MEHL-oh). In British English: /mˈɛləʊ/ (M-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛloʊ/ (MEHL-oh). In Australian English: /mˈɛləʊ/ (M-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛloʊ/ (MEHL-oh), while in British English it's /mˈɛləʊ/ (M-ehl).

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mellow

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/ˈmɛloʊ/

MEHL-oh

Syllable Breakdown

mɛlmel·oʊlow

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