How do you pronounce "bright"?

In American English: /ˈbraɪt/ (BREYET). In British English: /bɹˈaɪt/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbrʌɪt/ (BRUH-it). In Australian English: /bɹˈaɪt/ (BR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbraɪt/ (BREYET), while in British English it's /bɹˈaɪt/ (BR).

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bright

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/ˈbraɪt/

BREYET

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braɪtbright

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