How do you pronounce "scarlet"?

In American English: /ˈskɑːrlət/ (SKAHRL-uht). In British English: /skˈɑːlɪt/ (SK-ahl). In Canadian English: /ˈskɑːrlət/ (SKAHRL-uht). In Australian English: /skˈɑːlɪt/ (SK-ahl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɑːrlət/ (SKAHRL-uht), while in British English it's /skˈɑːlɪt/ (SK-ahl).

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scarlet

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/ˈskɑːrlət/

SKAHRL-uht

Syllable Breakdown

skɑːrlscar·ətlet

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