How do you pronounce "widows"?

In American English: /ˈwɪdoʊz/ (WID-ohz). In British English: /wˈɪdəʊz/ (W-id). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪdoʊz/ (WID-ohz). In Australian English: /wˈɪdəʊz/ (W-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪdoʊz/ (WID-ohz), while in British English it's /wˈɪdəʊz/ (W-id).

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widows

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/ˈwɪdoʊz/

WID-ohz

Syllable Breakdown

wɪdwid·oʊzows

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