How do you pronounce "ottawa"?

In American English: /ˈɑːtəˌwɑː/ (AHT-uh-wah). In British English: /ˈɒtəwə/ (OT-uhw-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːtəˌwɑː/ (AHT-uh-wah). In Australian English: /ˈɒtɐwə/ (OT-ɐw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːtəˌwɑː/ (AHT-uh-wah), while in British English it's /ˈɒtəwə/ (OT-uhw-uh).

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ottawa

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/ˈɑːtəˌwɑː/

AHT-uh-wah

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːtot·əta·wɑːwa

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