How do you pronounce "crackpot"?

In American English: /ˈkrækˌpɑːt/ (KRAK-paht). In British English: /kɹˈakpɒt/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˈkrækˌpɑːt/ (KRAK-paht). In Australian English: /kɹˈakpɒt/ (KR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrækˌpɑːt/ (KRAK-paht), while in British English it's /kɹˈakpɒt/ (KR).

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crackpot

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/ˈkrækˌpɑːt/

KRAK-paht

Syllable Breakdown

krækcrack·pɑːtpot

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