How do you pronounce "habit"?

In American English: /ˈhæbət/ (HAB-uht). In British English: /hˈæbɪt/ (H-ab). In Canadian English: /ˈhæbət/ (HAB-uht). In Australian English: /hˈabɪt/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhæbət/ (HAB-uht), while in British English it's /hˈæbɪt/ (H-ab).

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habit

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/ˈhæbət/

HAB-uht

Syllable Breakdown

hæbha·ətbit

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