How do you pronounce "gauntlet"?

In American English: /ˈgɔntlət/ (GAWNTL-uht). In British English: /ɡˈɔːntlɪt/ (G-awntl). In Canadian English: /ˈgɔntlət/ (GAWNTL-uht). In Australian English: /ɡˈɔːntlɪt/ (G-awntl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɔntlət/ (GAWNTL-uht), while in British English it's /ɡˈɔːntlɪt/ (G-awntl).

How to Pronounce "gauntlet"

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gauntlet

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/ˈgɔntlət/

GAWNTL-uht

Syllable Breakdown

gɔntlgaunt·ətlet

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