How do you pronounce "provost"?

In American English: /ˈproʊvoʊst/ (PROHV-ohst). In British English: /pɹˈɒvɒst/ (PR-ov). In Canadian English: /ˈproʊvoʊst/ (PROHV-ohst). In Australian English: /pɹˈɒvɒst/ (PR-ov).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈproʊvoʊst/ (PROHV-ohst), while in British English it's /pɹˈɒvɒst/ (PR-ov).

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provost

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/ˈproʊvoʊst/

PROHV-ohst

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proʊvpro·oʊstvost

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