How do you pronounce "sleet"?

In American English: /ˈsliːt/ (SLEET). In British English: /slˈiːt/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈsliːt/ (SLEET). In Australian English: /slˈiːt/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsliːt/ (SLEET), while in British English it's /slˈiːt/ (SL).

How to Pronounce "sleet"

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sleet

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/ˈsliːt/

SLEET

Syllable Breakdown

sliːtsleet

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