How do you pronounce "pillow"?

In American English: /ˈpɪloʊ/ (PIL-oh). In British English: /pˈɪləʊ/ (P-il). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪloʊ/ (PIL-oh). In Australian English: /pˈɪləʊ/ (P-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪloʊ/ (PIL-oh), while in British English it's /pˈɪləʊ/ (P-il).

How to Pronounce "pillow"

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pillow

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/ˈpɪloʊ/

PIL-oh

Syllable Breakdown

pɪlpil·oʊlow

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