How do you pronounce "flashlight"?

In American English: /ˈflæˌʃlaɪt/ (FLA-shleyet). In British English: /flˈaʃlaɪt/ (FL). In Canadian English: /ˈflæˌʃlʌɪt/ (FLA-shluh-it). In Australian English: /flˈaʃlaɪt/ (FL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflæˌʃlaɪt/ (FLA-shleyet), while in British English it's /flˈaʃlaɪt/ (FL).

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flashlight

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/ˈflæˌʃlaɪt/

FLA-shleyet

Syllable Breakdown

flæflash·ʃlaɪtlight

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