How do you pronounce "moonlight"?

In American English: /ˈmuːnˌlaɪt/ (MOON-leyet). In British English: /mˈuːnlˌaɪt/ (M-oonl). In Canadian English: /ˈmuːnˌlʌɪt/ (MOON-luh-it). In Australian English: /mˈuːnlaɪt/ (M-oonl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmuːnˌlaɪt/ (MOON-leyet), while in British English it's /mˈuːnlˌaɪt/ (M-oonl).

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moonlight

/ˈmuːnˌlaɪt/

MOON-leyet

Syllable Breakdown

muːnmoon·laɪtlight

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