How do you pronounce "forget"?

In American English: /fɝˈgɛt/ (fur-GEHT). In British English: /fəgˈɛt/ (fuhg-EHT). In Canadian English: /fɝˈgɛt/ (fur-GEHT). In Australian English: /fəɡˈɛt/ (fuhg-EHT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɝˈgɛt/ (fur-GEHT), while in British English it's /fəgˈɛt/ (fuhg-EHT).

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forget

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/fɝˈgɛt/

fur-GEHT

Syllable Breakdown

fɝfor·gɛtget

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