How do you pronounce "dulcet"?

In American English: /ˈdʌlsɛt/ (DUHLS-eht). In British English: /dˈʌlsɪt/ (D-uhls). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌlsɛt/ (DUHLS-eht). In Australian English: /dˈʌlsɪt/ (D-uhls).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʌlsɛt/ (DUHLS-eht), while in British English it's /dˈʌlsɪt/ (D-uhls).

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dulcet

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/ˈdʌlsɛt/

DUHLS-eht

Syllable Breakdown

dʌlsdul·ɛtcet

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