How do you pronounce "highlight"?

In American English: /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ (HEYE-leyet). In British English: /hˈaɪlˌaɪt/ (H-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈhaɪˌlʌɪt/ (HEYE-luh-it). In Australian English: /hˈaɪlaɪt/ (H-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ (HEYE-leyet), while in British English it's /hˈaɪlˌaɪt/ (H-eyel).

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/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

HEYE-leyet

Syllable Breakdown

haɪhigh·laɪtlight

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