How do you pronounce "orbit"?

In American English: /ˈɔrbət/ (AWRB-uht). In British English: /ˈɔːbɪt/ (AWB-it). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrbət/ (AWRB-uht). In Australian English: /ˈɔːbɪt/ (AWB-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrbət/ (AWRB-uht), while in British English it's /ˈɔːbɪt/ (AWB-it).

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orbit

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/ˈɔrbət/

AWRB-uht

Syllable Breakdown

ɔrbor·ətbit

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