How do you pronounce "cleat"?

In American English: /ˈkliːt/ (KLEET). In British English: /klˈiːt/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈkliːt/ (KLEET). In Australian English: /klˈiːt/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkliːt/ (KLEET), while in British English it's /klˈiːt/ (KL).

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cleat

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/ˈkliːt/

KLEET

Syllable Breakdown

kliːtcleat

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