How do you pronounce "polecat"?

In American English: /ˈpoʊlˌkæt/ (POHL-kat). In British English: /pˈəʊlkat/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpoʊlˌkæt/ (POHL-kat). In Australian English: /pˈəʊlkat/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpoʊlˌkæt/ (POHL-kat), while in British English it's /pˈəʊlkat/ (P).

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polecat

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/ˈpoʊlˌkæt/

POHL-kat

Syllable Breakdown

poʊlpole·kætcat

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