How do you pronounce "delights"?

In American English: /dɪˈlaɪts/ (di-LEYETS). In British English: /dɪlˈaɪts/ (dil-EYETS). In Canadian English: /dɪˈlʌɪts/ (di-LUH-its). In Australian English: /dɪlˈaɪts/ (dil-EYETS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dɪˈlaɪts/ (di-LEYETS), while in British English it's /dɪlˈaɪts/ (dil-EYETS).

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delights

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/dɪˈlaɪts/

di-LEYETS

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dɪde·laɪtslights

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