How do you pronounce "sloth"?

In American English: /ˈsloʊθ/ (SLOHTH). In British English: /slˈɒθ/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈsloʊθ/ (SLOHTH). In Australian English: /slˈɒθ/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsloʊθ/ (SLOHTH), while in British English it's /slˈɒθ/ (SL).

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sloth

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/ˈsloʊθ/

SLOHTH

Syllable Breakdown

sloʊθsloth

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