How do you pronounce "quixote"?

In American English: /kiːˈhoʊti/ (kee-HOHT-ee). In British English: /kiːhˈəʊteɪ/ (keeh-OHT-ay). In Canadian English: /kiːˈhoʊti/ (kee-HOHT-ee). In Australian English: /kiːhˈəʊteɪ/ (keeh-OHT-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kiːˈhoʊti/ (kee-HOHT-ee), while in British English it's /kiːhˈəʊteɪ/ (keeh-OHT-ay).

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quixote

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/kiːˈhoʊti/

kee-HOHT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kiːqui·hoʊtxo·ite

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