How do you pronounce "forgot"?

In American English: /fɝˈgɑːt/ (fur-GAHT). In British English: /fəgˈɒt/ (fuhg-OT). In Canadian English: /fɝˈgɑːt/ (fur-GAHT). In Australian English: /fəɡˈɒt/ (fuhg-OT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɝˈgɑːt/ (fur-GAHT), while in British English it's /fəgˈɒt/ (fuhg-OT).

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forgot

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/fɝˈgɑːt/

fur-GAHT

Syllable Breakdown

fɝfor·gɑːtgot

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