How do you pronounce "wallet"?

In American English: /ˈwɔlət/ (WAWL-uht). In British English: /wˈɒlɪt/ (W-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈwɔlət/ (WAWL-uht). In Australian English: /wˈɒlɪt/ (W-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɔlət/ (WAWL-uht), while in British English it's /wˈɒlɪt/ (W-ol).

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wallet

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/ˈwɔlət/

WAWL-uht

Syllable Breakdown

wɔlwal·ətlet

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