How do you pronounce "cocktail"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːkˌteɪl/ (KAHK-tayl). In British English: /kˈɒktˌeɪl/ (K-okt). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːkˌteɪl/ (KAHK-tayl). In Australian English: /kˈɒkteɪl/ (K-okt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːkˌteɪl/ (KAHK-tayl), while in British English it's /kˈɒktˌeɪl/ (K-okt).

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cocktail

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/ˈkɑːkˌteɪl/

KAHK-tayl

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːkcock·teɪltail

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