How do you pronounce "jockey"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɑːki/ (JAHK-ee). In British English: /dʒˈɒki/ (J-ok). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɑːki/ (JAHK-ee). In Australian English: /dʒˈɒki/ (J-ok).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɑːki/ (JAHK-ee), while in British English it's /dʒˈɒki/ (J-ok).

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jockey

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/ˈdʒɑːki/

JAHK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɑːkjock·iey

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