How do you pronounce "meow"?

In American English: /miːˈaʊ/ (mee-OW). In British English: /mɪˈaʊ/ (mi-OW). In Canadian English: /miːˈaʊ/ (mee-OW). In Australian English: /mɪˈaʊ/ (mi-OW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /miːˈaʊ/ (mee-OW), while in British English it's /mɪˈaʊ/ (mi-OW).

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/miːˈaʊ/

mee-OW

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miːme·aʊow

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