How do you pronounce "nightshirt"?

In American English: /ˈnaɪˌtʃɝːt/ (NEYE-churt). In British English: /nˈaɪtʃɜːt/ (N-eyech). In Canadian English: /ˈnʌɪˌtʃɝːt/ (NUH-i-churt). In Australian English: /nˈaɪtʃɜːt/ (N-eyech).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnaɪˌtʃɝːt/ (NEYE-churt), while in British English it's /nˈaɪtʃɜːt/ (N-eyech).

How to Pronounce "nightshirt"

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nightshirt

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/ˈnaɪˌtʃɝːt/

NEYE-churt

Syllable Breakdown

naɪnight·tʃɝːtshirt

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