How do you pronounce "exquisite"?

In American English: /ˈɛkskwəzət/ (EHKSKW-uhz-uht). In British English: /ɛkskwˈɪsɪt/ (ehkskw-IS-it). In Canadian English: /ˈɛkskwəzət/ (EHKSKW-uhz-uht). In Australian English: /ɛkskwˈɪsɪt/ (ehkskw-IS-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛkskwəzət/ (EHKSKW-uhz-uht), while in British English it's /ɛkskwˈɪsɪt/ (ehkskw-IS-it).

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/ˈɛkskwəzət/

EHKSKW-uhz-uht

Syllable Breakdown

ɛkskwex·əzquis·ətite

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