How do you pronounce "blithe"?

In American English: /ˈblaɪð/ (BLEYETH). In British English: /blˈaɪð/ (BL). In Canadian English: /ˈblaɪð/ (BLEYETH). In Australian English: /blˈaɪð/ (BL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblaɪð/ (BLEYETH), while in British English it's /blˈaɪð/ (BL).

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blithe

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/ˈblaɪð/

BLEYETH

Syllable Breakdown

blaɪðblithe

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