How do you pronounce "collects"?

In American English: /kəˈlɛkts/ (kuh-LEHKTS). In British English: /kəlˈɛkts/ (kuhl-EHKTS). In Canadian English: /kəˈlɛkts/ (kuh-LEHKTS). In Australian English: /kəlˈɛkts/ (kuhl-EHKTS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈlɛkts/ (kuh-LEHKTS), while in British English it's /kəlˈɛkts/ (kuhl-EHKTS).

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collects

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/kəˈlɛkts/

kuh-LEHKTS

Syllable Breakdown

kəcol·lɛktslects

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