How do you pronounce "banquet"?

In American English: /ˈbæŋkwət/ (BANGKW-uht). In British English: /bˈæŋkwɪt/ (B-angkw). In Canadian English: /ˈbæŋkwət/ (BANGKW-uht). In Australian English: /bˈaŋkwɪt/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæŋkwət/ (BANGKW-uht), while in British English it's /bˈæŋkwɪt/ (B-angkw).

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banquet

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/ˈbæŋkwət/

BANGKW-uht

Syllable Breakdown

bæŋkwban·ətquet

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