How do you pronounce "lighters"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪtɝz/ (LEYET-urz). In British English: /lˈaɪtəz/ (L-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪtɝz/ (LUH-it-urz). In Australian English: /lˈaɪtəz/ (L-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪtɝz/ (LEYET-urz), while in British English it's /lˈaɪtəz/ (L-eyet).

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lighters

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/ˈlaɪtɝz/

LEYET-urz

Syllable Breakdown

laɪtligh·ɝzters

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