How do you pronounce "brighton"?

In American English: /ˈbraɪtən/ (BREYET-uhn). In British English: /bɹˈaɪtən/ (BR-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈbrʌɪtən/ (BRUH-it-uhn). In Australian English: /bɹˈaɪtən/ (BR-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbraɪtən/ (BREYET-uhn), while in British English it's /bɹˈaɪtən/ (BR-eyet).

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brighton

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/ˈbraɪtən/

BREYET-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

braɪtbrig·ənhton

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