How do you pronounce "plight"?

In American English: /ˈplaɪt/ (PLEYET). In British English: /plˈaɪt/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈplʌɪt/ (PLUH-it). In Australian English: /plˈaɪt/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplaɪt/ (PLEYET), while in British English it's /plˈaɪt/ (PL).

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plight

/ˈplaɪt/

PLEYET

Syllable Breakdown

plaɪtplight

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