How do you pronounce "circuit"?

In American English: /ˈsɝːkət/ (SURK-uht). In British English: /sˈɜːkɪt/ (S-ɜk). In Canadian English: /ˈsɝːkət/ (SURK-uht). In Australian English: /sˈɜːkɪt/ (S-ɜk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɝːkət/ (SURK-uht), while in British English it's /sˈɜːkɪt/ (S-ɜk).

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circuit

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/ˈsɝːkət/

SURK-uht

Syllable Breakdown

sɝːkcir·ətcuit

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