How do you pronounce "widower"?

In American English: /ˈwɪdoʊɝ/ (WID-oh-ur). In British English: /wˈɪdəʊə/ (W-id-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪdoʊɝ/ (WID-oh-ur). In Australian English: /wˈɪdəʊə/ (W-id-oh).

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

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

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widower

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/ˈwɪdoʊɝ/

WID-oh-ur

Syllable Breakdown

wɪdwid·oʊow·ɝer

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