How do you pronounce "negroes"?

In American English: /ˈniːgroʊz/ (NEEGR-ohz). In British English: /nˈiːɡɹəʊz/ (N-eegr). In Canadian English: /ˈniːgroʊz/ (NEEGR-ohz). In Australian English: /nˈiːɡɹəʊz/ (N-eegr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈniːgroʊz/ (NEEGR-ohz), while in British English it's /nˈiːɡɹəʊz/ (N-eegr).

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negroes

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/ˈniːgroʊz/

NEEGR-ohz

Syllable Breakdown

niːgrne·oʊzgroes

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