How do you pronounce "jacket"?

In American English: /ˈdʒækət/ (JAK-uht). In British English: /dʒˈækɪt/ (J-ak). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒækət/ (JAK-uht). In Australian English: /dʒˈakɪt/ (J).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒækət/ (JAK-uht), while in British English it's /dʒˈækɪt/ (J-ak).

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jacket

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/ˈdʒækət/

JAK-uht

Syllable Breakdown

dʒækjack·ətet

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