How do you pronounce "gloat"?

In American English: /ˈgloʊt/ (GLOHT). In British English: /glˈəʊt/ (GL). In Canadian English: /ˈgloʊt/ (GLOHT). In Australian English: /ɡlˈəʊt/ (GL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgloʊt/ (GLOHT), while in British English it's /glˈəʊt/ (GL).

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gloat

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/ˈgloʊt/

GLOHT

Syllable Breakdown

gloʊtgloat

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