How do you pronounce "towel"?

In American English: /ˈtaʊəl/ (TOW-uhl). In British English: /tˈaʊəl/ (T-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈtaʊəl/ (TOW-uhl). In Australian English: /tˈaʊəl/ (T-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaʊəl/ (TOW-uhl), while in British English it's /tˈaʊəl/ (T-ow).

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towel

/ˈtaʊəl/

TOW-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

taʊtow·əlel

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