How do you pronounce "slight"?

In American English: /ˈslaɪt/ (SLEYET). In British English: /slˈaɪt/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈslʌɪt/ (SLUH-it). In Australian English: /slˈaɪt/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈslaɪt/ (SLEYET), while in British English it's /slˈaɪt/ (SL).

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slight

/ˈslaɪt/

SLEYET

Syllable Breakdown

slaɪtslight

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