How do you pronounce "ballot"?

In American English: /ˈbælət/ (BAL-uht). In British English: /bˈælət/ (B-al). In Canadian English: /ˈbælət/ (BAL-uht). In Australian English: /bˈalət/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbælət/ (BAL-uht), while in British English it's /bˈælət/ (B-al).

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ballot

/ˈbælət/

BAL-uht

Syllable Breakdown

bælbal·ətlot

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