How do you pronounce "freight"?

In American English: /ˈfreɪt/ (FRAYT). In British English: /fɹˈeɪt/ (FR). In Canadian English: /ˈfreɪt/ (FRAYT). In Australian English: /fɹˈeɪt/ (FR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfreɪt/ (FRAYT), while in British English it's /fɹˈeɪt/ (FR).

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freight

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/ˈfreɪt/

FRAYT

Syllable Breakdown

freɪtfreight

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