How do you pronounce "cabinet"?

In American English: /ˈkæbənət/ (KAB-uhn-uht). In British English: /kˈæbɪnɪt/ (K-ab-in). In Canadian English: /ˈkæbənət/ (KAB-uhn-uht). In Australian English: /kˈabɪnət/ (K-ab).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæbənət/ (KAB-uhn-uht), while in British English it's /kˈæbɪnɪt/ (K-ab-in).

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cabinet

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/ˈkæbənət/

KAB-uhn-uht

Syllable Breakdown

kæbcab·əni·ətnet

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