How do you pronounce "acolyte"?

In American English: /ˈækəˌlaɪt/ (AK-uh-leyet). In British English: /ˈakəlˌaɪt/ (AK-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈækəˌlʌɪt/ (AK-uh-luh-it). In Australian English: /ˈakəlˌaɪt/ (AK-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈækəˌlaɪt/ (AK-uh-leyet), while in British English it's /ˈakəlˌaɪt/ (AK-uhl).

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acolyte

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/ˈækəˌlaɪt/

AK-uh-leyet

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ækaco·əly·laɪtte

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