How do you pronounce "lightweight"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪˈtweɪt/ (LEYE-TWAYT). In British English: /lˈaɪtwˌeɪt/ (L-eyetw). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪˈtweɪt/ (LUH-i-TWAYT). In Australian English: /lˈaɪtweɪt/ (L-eyetw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪˈtweɪt/ (LEYE-TWAYT), while in British English it's /lˈaɪtwˌeɪt/ (L-eyetw).

How to Pronounce "lightweight"

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lightweight

/ˈlaɪˈtweɪt/

LEYE-TWAYT

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laɪlight·tweɪtweight

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