How do you pronounce "respite"?

In American English: /ˈrɛspɪt/ (REHSP-it). In British English: /ɹˈɛspaɪt/ (R-ehsp). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛspɪt/ (REHSP-it). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛspaɪt/ (R-ehsp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛspɪt/ (REHSP-it), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛspaɪt/ (R-ehsp).

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respite

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/ˈrɛspɪt/

REHSP-it

Syllable Breakdown

rɛspres·ɪtpite

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