How do you pronounce "yellow"?

In American English: /ˈjɛloʊ/ (YEHL-oh). In British English: /jˈɛləʊ/ (Y-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈjɛloʊ/ (YEHL-oh). In Australian English: /jˈɛləʊ/ (Y-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɛloʊ/ (YEHL-oh), while in British English it's /jˈɛləʊ/ (Y-ehl).

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yellow

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/ˈjɛloʊ/

YEHL-oh

Syllable Breakdown

jɛlyel·oʊlow

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