How do you pronounce "vowels"?

In American English: /ˈvaʊəlz/ (VOW-uhlz). In British English: /vˈaʊəlz/ (V-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈvaʊəlz/ (VOW-uhlz). In Australian English: /vˈaʊəlz/ (V-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvaʊəlz/ (VOW-uhlz), while in British English it's /vˈaʊəlz/ (V-ow).

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/ˈvaʊəlz/

VOW-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

vaʊvow·əlzels

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