How do you pronounce "thoreau"?

In American English: /θɝˈoʊ/ (thur-OH). In British English: /θəɹˈəʊ/ (thuhr-OH). In Canadian English: /θɝˈoʊ/ (thur-OH). In Australian English: /θəɹˈəʊ/ (thuhr-OH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /θɝˈoʊ/ (thur-OH), while in British English it's /θəɹˈəʊ/ (thuhr-OH).

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thoreau

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/θɝˈoʊ/

thur-OH

Syllable Breakdown

θɝthore·oʊau

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