How do you pronounce "closet"?

In American English: /ˈklɑːzət/ (KLAHZ-uht). In British English: /klˈɒzɪt/ (KL-oz). In Canadian English: /ˈklɑːzət/ (KLAHZ-uht). In Australian English: /klˈɒzɪt/ (KL-oz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɑːzət/ (KLAHZ-uht), while in British English it's /klˈɒzɪt/ (KL-oz).

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closet

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/ˈklɑːzət/

KLAHZ-uht

Syllable Breakdown

klɑːzclos·ətet

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