How do you pronounce "crochet"?

In American English: /kroʊˈʃeɪ/ (kroh-SHAY). In British English: /kɹˈəʊʃeɪ/ (KR-ohsh). In Canadian English: /kroʊˈʃeɪ/ (kroh-SHAY). In Australian English: /kɹəʊʃˈeɪ/ (krohsh-AY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kroʊˈʃeɪ/ (kroh-SHAY), while in British English it's /kɹˈəʊʃeɪ/ (KR-ohsh).

How to Pronounce "crochet"

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crochet

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/kroʊˈʃeɪ/

kroh-SHAY

Syllable Breakdown

kroʊcro·ʃeɪchet

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