How do you pronounce "slowed"?

In American English: /ˈsloʊd/ (SLOHD). In British English: /slˈəʊd/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈsloʊd/ (SLOHD). In Australian English: /slˈəʊd/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsloʊd/ (SLOHD), while in British English it's /slˈəʊd/ (SL).

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slowed

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/ˈsloʊd/

SLOHD

Syllable Breakdown

sloʊdslowed

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