How do you pronounce "powell"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːwɛl/ (PAHW-ehl). In British English: /pˈaʊəl/ (P-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːwɛl/ (PAHW-ehl). In Australian English: /pˈaʊɛl/ (P-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːwɛl/ (PAHW-ehl), while in British English it's /pˈaʊəl/ (P-ow).

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powell

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/ˈpɑːwɛl/

PAHW-ehl

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːwpow·ɛlell

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