How do you pronounce "kumquat"?

In American English: /ˈkʌmkwɑːt/ (KUHMKW-aht). In British English: /kˈɐmkwɒt/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌmkwɑːt/ (KUHMKW-aht). In Australian English: /kˈʌmkwat/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌmkwɑːt/ (KUHMKW-aht), while in British English it's /kˈɐmkwɒt/ (K).

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kumquat

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/ˈkʌmkwɑːt/

KUHMKW-aht

Syllable Breakdown

kʌmkwkum·ɑːtquat

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