How do you pronounce "violet"?

In American English: /ˈvaɪəlɪt/ (VEYE-uhl-it). In British English: /vˈaɪəlɪt/ (V-eye-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈvaɪəlɪt/ (VEYE-uhl-it). In Australian English: /vˈaɪəlɪt/ (V-eye-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvaɪəlɪt/ (VEYE-uhl-it), while in British English it's /vˈaɪəlɪt/ (V-eye-uhl).

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violet

/ˈvaɪəlɪt/

VEYE-uhl-it

Syllable Breakdown

vaɪvi·əlo·ɪtlet

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