How do you pronounce "aghast"?

In American English: /əˈgæst/ (uh-GAST). In British English: /ɐɡˈast/ (ⱯG). In Canadian English: /əˈgæst/ (uh-GAST). In Australian English: /ɐɡˈast/ (ⱯG).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈgæst/ (uh-GAST), while in British English it's /ɐɡˈast/ (ⱯG).

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aghast

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/əˈgæst/

uh-GAST

Syllable Breakdown

əagh·gæstast

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