How do you pronounce "eighties"?

In American English: /ˈeɪtiːz/ (AYT-eez). In British English: /ˈeɪtiz/ (AYT-eez). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪtiːz/ (AYT-eez). In Australian English: /ˈeɪtiz/ (AYT-eez).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪtiːz/ (AYT-eez), while in British English it's /ˈeɪtiz/ (AYT-eez).

How to Pronounce "eighties"

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/ˈeɪtiːz/

AYT-eez

Syllable Breakdown

eɪteight·iːzies

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