How do you pronounce "laity"?

In American English: /ˈleɪəti/ (LAY-uht-ee). In British English: /lˈeɪəti/ (L-ay-uht). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪəti/ (LAY-uht-ee). In Australian English: /lˈeɪəti/ (L-ay-uht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪəti/ (LAY-uht-ee), while in British English it's /lˈeɪəti/ (L-ay-uht).

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laity

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/ˈleɪəti/

LAY-uht-ee

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leɪla·əti·ity

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