How do you pronounce "lights"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪts/ (LEYETS). In British English: /lˈaɪts/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪts/ (LUH-its). In Australian English: /lˈaɪts/ (L).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪts/ (LEYETS), while in British English it's /lˈaɪts/ (L).

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lights

/ˈlaɪts/

LEYETS

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laɪtslights

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