How do you pronounce "pharaoh"?

In American English: /ˈfɛroʊ/ (FEHR-oh). In British English: /fˈɛəɹəʊ/ (F-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛroʊ/ (FEHR-oh). In Australian English: /fˈeəɹəʊ/ (F-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛroʊ/ (FEHR-oh), while in British English it's /fˈɛəɹəʊ/ (F-eh-uhr).

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pharaoh

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/ˈfɛroʊ/

FEHR-oh

Syllable Breakdown

fɛrpha·oʊraoh

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