How do you pronounce "sherlock"?

In American English: /ˈʃɝːˌlɑːk/ (SHUR-lahk). In British English: /ʃˈɜːlɒk/ (SH-ɜl). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɝːˌlɑːk/ (SHUR-lahk). In Australian English: /ʃˈɜːlɒk/ (SH-ɜl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɝːˌlɑːk/ (SHUR-lahk), while in British English it's /ʃˈɜːlɒk/ (SH-ɜl).

How to Pronounce "sherlock"

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sherlock

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/ˈʃɝːˌlɑːk/

SHUR-lahk

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɝːsher·lɑːklock

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