How do you pronounce "billet"?

In American English: /ˈbɪlət/ (BIL-uht). In British English: /bˈɪlɪt/ (B-il). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪlət/ (BIL-uht). In Australian English: /bˈɪlɪt/ (B-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪlət/ (BIL-uht), while in British English it's /bˈɪlɪt/ (B-il).

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billet

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/ˈbɪlət/

BIL-uht

Syllable Breakdown

bɪlbil·ətlet

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