How do you pronounce "blighted"?

In American English: /ˈblaɪtɪd/ (BLEYET-id). In British English: /blˈaɪtɪd/ (BL-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈblʌɪtɪd/ (BLUH-it-id). In Australian English: /blˈaɪtɪd/ (BL-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblaɪtɪd/ (BLEYET-id), while in British English it's /blˈaɪtɪd/ (BL-eyet).

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blighted

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/ˈblaɪtɪd/

BLEYET-id

Syllable Breakdown

blaɪtblight·ɪded

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