How do you pronounce "ballots"?

In American English: /ˈbæləts/ (BAL-uhts). In British English: /bˈaləts/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbæləts/ (BAL-uhts). In Australian English: /bˈaləts/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæləts/ (BAL-uhts), while in British English it's /bˈaləts/ (B).

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ballots

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/ˈbæləts/

BAL-uhts

Syllable Breakdown

bælbal·ətslots

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