How do you pronounce "slide"?

In American English: /ˈslaɪd/ (SLEYED). In British English: /slˈaɪd/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈslaɪd/ (SLEYED). In Australian English: /slˈaɪd/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈslaɪd/ (SLEYED), while in British English it's /slˈaɪd/ (SL).

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slide

/ˈslaɪd/

SLEYED

Syllable Breakdown

slaɪdslide

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