How do you pronounce "silhouette"?

In American English: /ˌsɪləˈwɛt/ (sil-uh-WEHT). In British English: /sˌɪlʊwˈɛt/ (s-il-UUW). In Canadian English: /ˌsɪləˈwɛt/ (sil-uh-WEHT). In Australian English: /sˌɪlʊwˈɛt/ (s-il-UUW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌsɪləˈwɛt/ (sil-uh-WEHT), while in British English it's /sˌɪlʊwˈɛt/ (s-il-UUW).

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silhouette

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/ˌsɪləˈwɛt/

sil-uh-WEHT

Syllable Breakdown

sɪlsil·əhou·wɛtette

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