How do you pronounce "eighteen"?

In American English: /eɪˈtiːn/ (ay-TEEN). In British English: /ˈeɪtiːn/ (AYT-een). In Canadian English: /eɪˈtiːn/ (ay-TEEN). In Australian English: /ˈeɪtiːn/ (AYT-een).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /eɪˈtiːn/ (ay-TEEN), while in British English it's /ˈeɪtiːn/ (AYT-een).

How to Pronounce "eighteen"

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eighteen

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/eɪˈtiːn/

ay-TEEN

Syllable Breakdown

eɪeigh·tiːnteen

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