How do you pronounce "headlights"?

In American English: /ˈhɛdˌlaɪts/ (HEHD-leyets). In British English: /hˈɛdlˌaɪts/ (H-ehdl). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛdˌlʌɪts/ (HEHD-luh-its). In Australian English: /hˈɛdlaɪts/ (H-ehdl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛdˌlaɪts/ (HEHD-leyets), while in British English it's /hˈɛdlˌaɪts/ (H-ehdl).

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headlights

/ˈhɛdˌlaɪts/

HEHD-leyets

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hɛdhead·laɪtslights

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