How do you pronounce "sunset"?

In American English: /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ (SUHN-seht). In British English: /sˈɐnsˌɛt/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ (SUHN-seht). In Australian English: /sˈʌnsɛt/ (S-uhns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ (SUHN-seht), while in British English it's /sˈɐnsˌɛt/ (S).

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sunset

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/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/

SUHN-seht

Syllable Breakdown

sʌnsun·sɛtset

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