How do you pronounce "linguist"?

In American English: /ˈlɪŋgwɪst/ (LINGGW-ist). In British English: /lɪŋgwˈɪst/ (linggw-IST). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪŋgwɪst/ (LINGGW-ist). In Australian English: /lˈɪŋɡwɪst/ (L-inggw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪŋgwɪst/ (LINGGW-ist), while in British English it's /lɪŋgwˈɪst/ (linggw-IST).

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linguist

/ˈlɪŋgwɪst/

LINGGW-ist

Syllable Breakdown

lɪŋgwlin·ɪstguist

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