How do you pronounce "lightfoot"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪtˌfʊt/ (LEYET-fuut). In British English: /lˈaɪtfʊt/ (L-eyetf). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪtˌfʊt/ (LUH-it-fuut). In Australian English: /lˈaɪtfʊt/ (L-eyetf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪtˌfʊt/ (LEYET-fuut), while in British English it's /lˈaɪtfʊt/ (L-eyetf).

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lightfoot

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/ˈlaɪtˌfʊt/

LEYET-fuut

Syllable Breakdown

laɪtlight·fʊtfoot

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