How do you pronounce "pawtucket"?

In American English: /ˌpɔˈtʌkɪt/ (paw-TUHK-it). In British English: /pˈɔːtʌkɪt/ (P-awt-uhk). In Canadian English: /ˌpɔˈtʌkɪt/ (paw-TUHK-it). In Australian English: /pˈɔːtʌkɪt/ (P-awt-uhk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌpɔˈtʌkɪt/ (paw-TUHK-it), while in British English it's /pˈɔːtʌkɪt/ (P-awt-uhk).

How to Pronounce "pawtucket"

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pawtucket

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/ˌpɔˈtʌkɪt/

paw-TUHK-it

Syllable Breakdown

pɔpaw·tʌktuck·ɪtet

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