How do you pronounce "lighted"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪtəd/ (LEYET-uhd). In British English: /lˈaɪtɪd/ (L-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪtəd/ (LUH-it-uhd). In Australian English: /lˈaɪtɪd/ (L-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪtəd/ (LEYET-uhd), while in British English it's /lˈaɪtɪd/ (L-eyet).

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lighted

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/ˈlaɪtəd/

LEYET-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

laɪtlight·əded

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