How do you pronounce "doughnut"?

In American English: /ˈdoʊˌnət/ (DOH-nuht). In British English: /dˈəʊnˌɐt/ (D). In Canadian English: /ˈdoʊˌnət/ (DOH-nuht). In Australian English: /dˈəʊnʌt/ (D-ohn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdoʊˌnət/ (DOH-nuht), while in British English it's /dˈəʊnˌɐt/ (D).

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doughnut

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/ˈdoʊˌnət/

DOH-nuht

Syllable Breakdown

doʊdough·nətnut

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