How do you pronounce "blight"?

In American English: /ˈblaɪt/ (BLEYET). In British English: /blˈaɪt/ (BL). In Canadian English: /ˈblʌɪt/ (BLUH-it). In Australian English: /blˈaɪt/ (BL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblaɪt/ (BLEYET), while in British English it's /blˈaɪt/ (BL).

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blight

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/ˈblaɪt/

BLEYET

Syllable Breakdown

blaɪtblight

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