How do you pronounce "plowed"?

In American English: /ˈplaʊd/ (PLOWD). In British English: /plˈaʊd/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈplaʊd/ (PLOWD). In Australian English: /plˈaʊd/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplaʊd/ (PLOWD), while in British English it's /plˈaʊd/ (PL).

How to Pronounce "plowed"

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plowed

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/ˈplaʊd/

PLOWD

Syllable Breakdown

plaʊdplowed

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