How do you pronounce "bloat"?

In American English: /ˈbloʊt/ (BLOHT). In British English: /blˈəʊt/ (BL). In Canadian English: /ˈbloʊt/ (BLOHT). In Australian English: /blˈəʊt/ (BL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbloʊt/ (BLOHT), while in British English it's /blˈəʊt/ (BL).

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bloat

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/ˈbloʊt/

BLOHT

Syllable Breakdown

bloʊtbloat

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