How do you pronounce "havoc"?

In American English: /ˈhævək/ (HAV-uhk). In British English: /hˈævək/ (H-av). In Canadian English: /ˈhævək/ (HAV-uhk). In Australian English: /hˈavək/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhævək/ (HAV-uhk), while in British English it's /hˈævək/ (H-av).

How to Pronounce "havoc"

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havoc

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/ˈhævək/

HAV-uhk

Syllable Breakdown

hævhav·əkoc

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