How do you pronounce "sailboat"?

In American English: /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ (SAYL-boht). In British English: /sˈeɪlbəʊt/ (S-aylb). In Canadian English: /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ (SAYL-boht). In Australian English: /sˈeɪlbəʊt/ (S-aylb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ (SAYL-boht), while in British English it's /sˈeɪlbəʊt/ (S-aylb).

How to Pronounce "sailboat"

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sailboat

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/ˈseɪlˌboʊt/

SAYL-boht

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seɪlsail·boʊtboat

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