How do you pronounce "daylight"?

In American English: /ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ (DAY-leyet). In British English: /dˈeɪlˌaɪt/ (D-ayl). In Canadian English: /ˈdeɪˌlʌɪt/ (DAY-luh-it). In Australian English: /dˈeɪlaɪt/ (D-ayl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ (DAY-leyet), while in British English it's /dˈeɪlˌaɪt/ (D-ayl).

How to Pronounce "daylight"

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daylight

/ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/

DAY-leyet

Syllable Breakdown

deɪday·laɪtlight

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