How do you pronounce "widow"?

In American English: /ˈwɪdoʊ/ (WID-oh). In British English: /wˈɪdəʊ/ (W-id). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪdoʊ/ (WID-oh). In Australian English: /wˈɪdəʊ/ (W-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪdoʊ/ (WID-oh), while in British English it's /wˈɪdəʊ/ (W-id).

How to Pronounce "widow"

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widow

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/ˈwɪdoʊ/

WID-oh

Syllable Breakdown

wɪdwid·oʊow

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