How do you pronounce "locust"?

In American English: /ˈloʊkəst/ (LOHK-uhst). In British English: /lˈəʊkəst/ (L-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈloʊkəst/ (LOHK-uhst). In Australian English: /lˈəʊkʌst/ (L-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈloʊkəst/ (LOHK-uhst), while in British English it's /lˈəʊkəst/ (L-ohk).

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locust

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/ˈloʊkəst/

LOHK-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

loʊklo·əstcust

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