How do you pronounce "cricket"?

In American English: /ˈkrɪkɪt/ (KRIK-it). In British English: /kɹˈɪkɪt/ (KR-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɪkɪt/ (KRIK-it). In Australian English: /kɹˈɪkɪt/ (KR-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɪkɪt/ (KRIK-it), while in British English it's /kɹˈɪkɪt/ (KR-ik).

How to Pronounce "cricket"

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cricket

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/ˈkrɪkɪt/

KRIK-it

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krɪkcrick·ɪtet

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