How do you pronounce "slights"?

In American English: /ˈslaɪts/ (SLEYETS). In British English: /slˈaɪts/ (SL). In Canadian English: /ˈslʌɪts/ (SLUH-its). In Australian English: /slˈaɪts/ (SL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈslaɪts/ (SLEYETS), while in British English it's /slˈaɪts/ (SL).

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slights

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/ˈslaɪts/

SLEYETS

Syllable Breakdown

slaɪtsslights

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