How do you pronounce "skylight"?

In American English: /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ (SKEYE-leyet). In British English: /skˈaɪlaɪt/ (SK-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈskaɪˌlʌɪt/ (SKEYE-luh-it). In Australian English: /skˈaɪlaɪt/ (SK-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ (SKEYE-leyet), while in British English it's /skˈaɪlaɪt/ (SK-eyel).

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skylight

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/ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/

SKEYE-leyet

Syllable Breakdown

skaɪsky·laɪtlight

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