How do you pronounce "facet"?

In American English: /ˈfæsət/ (FAS-uht). In British English: /fˈeɪsɪt/ (F-ays). In Canadian English: /ˈfæsət/ (FAS-uht). In Australian English: /fˈasɪt/ (F).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfæsət/ (FAS-uht), while in British English it's /fˈeɪsɪt/ (F-ays).

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facet

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/ˈfæsət/

FAS-uht

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fæsfa·ətcet

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