How do you pronounce "guideline"?

In American English: /ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn/ (GEYED-leyen). In British English: /gˈaɪdlˌaɪn/ (G-eyedl). In Canadian English: /ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn/ (GEYED-leyen). In Australian English: /ɡˈaɪdlaɪn/ (G-eyedl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn/ (GEYED-leyen), while in British English it's /gˈaɪdlˌaɪn/ (G-eyedl).

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guideline

/ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn/

GEYED-leyen

Syllable Breakdown

gaɪdguide·laɪnline

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