How do you pronounce "kuwait"?

In American English: /kuːˈweɪt/ (koo-WAYT). In British English: /kuːwˈeɪt/ (koow-AYT). In Canadian English: /kuːˈweɪt/ (koo-WAYT). In Australian English: /kuːwˈeɪt/ (koow-AYT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kuːˈweɪt/ (koo-WAYT), while in British English it's /kuːwˈeɪt/ (koow-AYT).

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kuwait

/kuːˈweɪt/

koo-WAYT

Syllable Breakdown

kuːkuw·weɪtait

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