How do you pronounce "lifeboat"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ (LEYEF-boht). In British English: /lˈaɪfbəʊt/ (L-eyefb). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪfˌboʊt/ (LUH-if-boht). In Australian English: /lˈaɪfbəʊt/ (L-eyefb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ (LEYEF-boht), while in British English it's /lˈaɪfbəʊt/ (L-eyefb).

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lifeboat

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/ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/

LEYEF-boht

Syllable Breakdown

laɪflife·boʊtboat

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