How do you pronounce "octet"?

In American English: /ɑːkˈtɛt/ (ahk-TEHT). In British English: /ɒktˈɛt/ (okt-EHT). In Canadian English: /ɑːkˈtɛt/ (ahk-TEHT). In Australian English: /ɒktˈɛt/ (okt-EHT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɑːkˈtɛt/ (ahk-TEHT), while in British English it's /ɒktˈɛt/ (okt-EHT).

How to Pronounce "octet"

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octet

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/ɑːkˈtɛt/

ahk-TEHT

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːkoc·tɛttet

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