How do you pronounce "pothole"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːtˌhoʊl/ (PAHT-hohl). In British English: /pˈɒthəʊl/ (P-oth). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːtˌhoʊl/ (PAHT-hohl). In Australian English: /pˈɒthəʊl/ (P-oth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːtˌhoʊl/ (PAHT-hohl), while in British English it's /pˈɒthəʊl/ (P-oth).

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pothole

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/ˈpɑːtˌhoʊl/

PAHT-hohl

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pɑːtpot·hoʊlhole

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