How do you pronounce "quiet"?

In American English: /ˈkwaɪət/ (KWEYE-uht). In British English: /kwˈaɪət/ (KW-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈkwaɪət/ (KWEYE-uht). In Australian English: /kwˈaɪət/ (KW-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwaɪət/ (KWEYE-uht), while in British English it's /kwˈaɪət/ (KW-eye).

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quiet

/ˈkwaɪət/

KWEYE-uht

Syllable Breakdown

kwaɪqui·ətet

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