How do you pronounce "willow"?

In American English: /ˈwɪˌloʊ/ (WI-loh). In British English: /wˈɪlˌəʊ/ (W-il). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪˌloʊ/ (WI-loh). In Australian English: /wˈɪləʊ/ (W-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪˌloʊ/ (WI-loh), while in British English it's /wˈɪlˌəʊ/ (W-il).

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willow

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/ˈwɪˌloʊ/

WI-loh

Syllable Breakdown

wɪwil·loʊlow

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