How do you pronounce "sonnet"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːnɪt/ (SAHN-it). In British English: /sˈɒnɪt/ (S-on). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːnɪt/ (SAHN-it). In Australian English: /sˈɒnɪt/ (S-on).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːnɪt/ (SAHN-it), while in British English it's /sˈɒnɪt/ (S-on).

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sonnet

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/ˈsɑːnɪt/

SAHN-it

Syllable Breakdown

sɑːnson·ɪtnet

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