How do you pronounce "socket"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːkət/ (SAHK-uht). In British English: /sˈɒkɪt/ (S-ok). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːkət/ (SAHK-uht). In Australian English: /sˈɒkɪt/ (S-ok).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːkət/ (SAHK-uht), while in British English it's /sˈɒkɪt/ (S-ok).

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socket

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/ˈsɑːkət/

SAHK-uht

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sɑːksock·ətet

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