How do you pronounce "highlands"?

In American English: /ˈhaɪləndz/ (HEYEL-uhndz). In British English: /hˈaɪləndz/ (H-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈhaɪləndz/ (HEYEL-uhndz). In Australian English: /hˈaɪləndz/ (H-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaɪləndz/ (HEYEL-uhndz), while in British English it's /hˈaɪləndz/ (H-eyel).

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highlands

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/ˈhaɪləndz/

HEYEL-uhndz

Syllable Breakdown

haɪlhigh·əndzlands

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