How do you pronounce "floodlight"?

In American English: /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/ (FLUHD-leyet). In British English: /flˈʌdlaɪt/ (FL-uhdl). In Canadian English: /ˈflʌdˌlʌɪt/ (FLUHD-luh-it). In Australian English: /flˈʌdlaɪt/ (FL-uhdl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/ (FLUHD-leyet), while in British English it's /flˈʌdlaɪt/ (FL-uhdl).

How to Pronounce "floodlight"

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floodlight

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/ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/

FLUHD-leyet

Syllable Breakdown

flʌdflood·laɪtlight

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