How do you pronounce "frostbite"?

In American English: /ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt/ (FRAWST-beyet). In British English: /fɹˈɒstbaɪt/ (FR-ostb). In Canadian English: /ˈfrɔstˌbʌɪt/ (FRAWST-buh-it). In Australian English: /fɹˈɒstbaɪt/ (FR-ostb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt/ (FRAWST-beyet), while in British English it's /fɹˈɒstbaɪt/ (FR-ostb).

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frostbite

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/ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt/

FRAWST-beyet

Syllable Breakdown

frɔstfrost·baɪtbite

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