How do you pronounce "hayek"?

In American English: /ˈheɪɪk/ (HAY-ik). In British English: /hˈeɪɛk/ (H-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈheɪɪk/ (HAY-ik). In Australian English: /hˈeɪɛk/ (H-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈheɪɪk/ (HAY-ik), while in British English it's /hˈeɪɛk/ (H-ay).

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hayek

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/ˈheɪɪk/

HAY-ik

Syllable Breakdown

heɪha·ɪkyek

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