How do you pronounce "windows"?

In American English: /ˈwɪndoʊz/ (WIND-ohz). In British English: /wˈɪndəʊz/ (W-ind). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪndoʊz/ (WIND-ohz). In Australian English: /wˈɪndəʊz/ (W-ind).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪndoʊz/ (WIND-ohz), while in British English it's /wˈɪndəʊz/ (W-ind).

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windows

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/ˈwɪndoʊz/

WIND-ohz

Syllable Breakdown

wɪndwin·oʊzdows

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