How do you pronounce "zealot"?

In American English: /ˈzɛlət/ (ZEHL-uht). In British English: /zˈɛlət/ (Z-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈzɛlət/ (ZEHL-uht). In Australian English: /zˈɛlət/ (Z-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈzɛlət/ (ZEHL-uht), while in British English it's /zˈɛlət/ (Z-ehl).

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zealot

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/ˈzɛlət/

ZEHL-uht

Syllable Breakdown

zɛlzea·ətlot

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