How do you pronounce "bouquet"?

In American English: /buːˈkeɪ/ (boo-KAY). In British English: /buːkˈeɪ/ (book-AY). In Canadian English: /buːˈkeɪ/ (boo-KAY). In Australian English: /buːkˈeɪ/ (book-AY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /buːˈkeɪ/ (boo-KAY), while in British English it's /buːkˈeɪ/ (book-AY).

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bouquet

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/buːˈkeɪ/

boo-KAY

Syllable Breakdown

buːbou·keɪquet

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