How do you pronounce "slate"?

In American English: /ˈsleɪt/ (SLAYT). In British English: /slˈeɪt/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈsleɪt/ (SLAYT). In Australian English: /slˈeɪt/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsleɪt/ (SLAYT), while in British English it's /slˈeɪt/ (SL).

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slate

/ˈsleɪt/

SLAYT

Syllable Breakdown

sleɪtslate

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