How do you pronounce "brightest"?

In American English: /ˈbraɪtəst/ (BREYET-uhst). In British English: /bɹˈaɪtɪst/ (BR-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈbrʌɪtəst/ (BRUH-it-uhst). In Australian English: /bɹˈaɪtɪst/ (BR-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbraɪtəst/ (BREYET-uhst), while in British English it's /bɹˈaɪtɪst/ (BR-eyet).

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brightest

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/ˈbraɪtəst/

BREYET-uhst

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braɪtbright·əstest

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