How do you pronounce "locate"?

In American English: /ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ (LOH-kayt). In British English: /lˈəʊkˌeɪt/ (L-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ (LOH-kayt). In Australian English: /ləʊkˈeɪt/ (lohk-AYT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ (LOH-kayt), while in British English it's /lˈəʊkˌeɪt/ (L-ohk).

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locate

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/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/

LOH-kayt

Syllable Breakdown

loʊlo·keɪtcate

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