How do you pronounce "wicket"?

In American English: /ˈwɪkət/ (WIK-uht). In British English: /wˈɪkɪt/ (W-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪkət/ (WIK-uht). In Australian English: /wˈɪkɪt/ (W-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪkət/ (WIK-uht), while in British English it's /wˈɪkɪt/ (W-ik).

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wicket

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/ˈwɪkət/

WIK-uht

Syllable Breakdown

wɪkwick·ətet

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