How do you pronounce "client"?

In American English: /ˈklaɪənt/ (KLEYE-uhnt). In British English: /klˈaɪənt/ (KL-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈklaɪənt/ (KLEYE-uhnt). In Australian English: /klˈaɪənt/ (KL-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklaɪənt/ (KLEYE-uhnt), while in British English it's /klˈaɪənt/ (KL-eye).

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client

/ˈklaɪənt/

KLEYE-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

klaɪcli·əntent

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