How do you pronounce "percent"?

In American English: /pɝˈsɛnt/ (pur-SEHNT). In British English: /pəsˈɛnt/ (puhs-EHNT). In Canadian English: /pɝˈsɛnt/ (pur-SEHNT). In Australian English: /pəsˈɛnt/ (puhs-EHNT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˈsɛnt/ (pur-SEHNT), while in British English it's /pəsˈɛnt/ (puhs-EHNT).

How to Pronounce "percent"

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percent

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/pɝˈsɛnt/

pur-SEHNT

Syllable Breakdown

pɝper·sɛntcent

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