How do you pronounce "clarinet"?

In American English: /ˌklɛrəˈnɛt/ (klehr-uh-NEHT). In British English: /klˌaɹənˈɛt/ (kl-AR). In Canadian English: /ˌklɛrəˈnɛt/ (klehr-uh-NEHT). In Australian English: /klˌaɹənˈɛt/ (kl-AR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌklɛrəˈnɛt/ (klehr-uh-NEHT), while in British English it's /klˌaɹənˈɛt/ (kl-AR).

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clarinet

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/ˌklɛrəˈnɛt/

klehr-uh-NEHT

Syllable Breakdown

klɛrcl·əar·nɛtinet

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