How do you pronounce "pocket"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːkət/ (PAHK-uht). In British English: /pˈɒkɪt/ (P-ok). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːkət/ (PAHK-uht). In Australian English: /pˈɒkɪt/ (P-ok).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːkət/ (PAHK-uht), while in British English it's /pˈɒkɪt/ (P-ok).

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pocket

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/ˈpɑːkət/

PAHK-uht

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːkpock·ətet

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