How do you pronounce "slain"?

In American English: /ˈsleɪn/ (SLAYN). In British English: /slˈeɪn/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈsleɪn/ (SLAYN). In Australian English: /slˈeɪn/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsleɪn/ (SLAYN), while in British English it's /slˈeɪn/ (SL).

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slain

/ˈsleɪn/

SLAYN

Syllable Breakdown

sleɪnslain

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