How do you pronounce "nephew"?

In American English: /ˈnɛfjuː/ (NEHFY-oo). In British English: /nˈɛfjuː/ (N-ehfy). In Canadian English: /ˈnɛfjuː/ (NEHFY-oo). In Australian English: /nˈɛfjuː/ (N-ehfy).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɛfjuː/ (NEHFY-oo), while in British English it's /nˈɛfjuː/ (N-ehfy).

How to Pronounce "nephew"

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nephew

/ˈnɛfjuː/

NEHFY-oo

Syllable Breakdown

nɛfjnep·uːhew

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