How do you pronounce "slightest"?

In American English: /ˈslaɪtəst/ (SLEYET-uhst). In British English: /slˈaɪtɪst/ (SL-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈslʌɪtəst/ (SLUH-it-uhst). In Australian English: /slˈaɪtɪst/ (SL-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈslaɪtəst/ (SLEYET-uhst), while in British English it's /slˈaɪtɪst/ (SL-eyet).

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slightest

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/ˈslaɪtəst/

SLEYET-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

slaɪtslight·əstest

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