How do you pronounce "shower"?

In American English: /ˈʃaʊɝ/ (SHOW-ur). In British English: /ʃˈaʊə/ (SH-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈʃaʊɝ/ (SHOW-ur). In Australian English: /ʃˈaʊə/ (SH-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃaʊɝ/ (SHOW-ur), while in British English it's /ʃˈaʊə/ (SH-ow).

How to Pronounce "shower"

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shower

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/ˈʃaʊɝ/

SHOW-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ʃaʊshow·ɝer

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