How do you pronounce "searchlight"?

In American English: /ˈsɝːtʃˌlaɪt/ (SURCH-leyet). In British English: /sˈɜːtʃlaɪt/ (S-ɜchl). In Canadian English: /ˈsɝːtʃˌlʌɪt/ (SURCH-luh-it). In Australian English: /sˈɜːtʃlaɪt/ (S-ɜchl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɝːtʃˌlaɪt/ (SURCH-leyet), while in British English it's /sˈɜːtʃlaɪt/ (S-ɜchl).

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searchlight

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/ˈsɝːtʃˌlaɪt/

SURCH-leyet

Syllable Breakdown

sɝːtʃsearch·laɪtlight

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