How do you pronounce "goodnight"?

In American English: /ˈgʊdˌnaɪt/ (GUUD-neyet). In British English: /gˈʊdnˌaɪt/ (G-uudn). In Canadian English: /ˈgʊdˌnʌɪt/ (GUUD-nuh-it). In Australian English: /ɡʊdnˈaɪt/ (guudn-EYET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgʊdˌnaɪt/ (GUUD-neyet), while in British English it's /gˈʊdnˌaɪt/ (G-uudn).

How to Pronounce "goodnight"

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goodnight

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/ˈgʊdˌnaɪt/

GUUD-neyet

Syllable Breakdown

gʊdgood·naɪtnight

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