How do you pronounce "sightseeing"?

In American English: /ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/ (SEYET-SEE-ing). In British English: /sˈaɪtsiːɪŋ/ (S-eyets-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌɪtˈsiːɪŋ/ (SUH-it-SEE-ing). In Australian English: /sˈaɪtsiːɪŋ/ (S-eyets-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/ (SEYET-SEE-ing), while in British English it's /sˈaɪtsiːɪŋ/ (S-eyets-ee).

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sightseeing

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/ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/

SEYET-SEE-ing

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saɪtsight·siːsee·ɪŋing

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