How do you pronounce "dorset"?

In American English: /ˈdɔrsɪt/ (DAWRS-it). In British English: /dˈɔːsɪt/ (D-aws). In Canadian English: /ˈdɔrsɪt/ (DAWRS-it). In Australian English: /dˈɔːsɛt/ (D-aws).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɔrsɪt/ (DAWRS-it), while in British English it's /dˈɔːsɪt/ (D-aws).

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dorset

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/ˈdɔrsɪt/

DAWRS-it

Syllable Breakdown

dɔrsdor·ɪtset

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