How do you pronounce "skylights"?

In American English: /ˈskaɪˌlaɪts/ (SKEYE-leyets). In British English: /skˈaɪlaɪts/ (SK-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈskaɪˌlʌɪts/ (SKEYE-luh-its). In Australian English: /skˈaɪlaɪts/ (SK-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskaɪˌlaɪts/ (SKEYE-leyets), while in British English it's /skˈaɪlaɪts/ (SK-eyel).

How to Pronounce "skylights"

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skylights

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/ˈskaɪˌlaɪts/

SKEYE-leyets

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skaɪsky·laɪtslights

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