How do you pronounce "nugget"?

In American English: /ˈnʌgɪt/ (NUHG-it). In British English: /nˈʌɡɪt/ (N-uhg). In Canadian English: /ˈnʌgɪt/ (NUHG-it). In Australian English: /nˈʌɡɪt/ (N-uhg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnʌgɪt/ (NUHG-it), while in British English it's /nˈʌɡɪt/ (N-uhg).

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nugget

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/ˈnʌgɪt/

NUHG-it

Syllable Breakdown

nʌgnug·ɪtget

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