How do you pronounce "slingshot"?

In American English: /ˈslɪŋˌʃɑːt/ (SLING-shaht). In British English: /slˈɪŋʃɒt/ (SL-ingsh). In Canadian English: /ˈslɪŋˌʃɑːt/ (SLING-shaht). In Australian English: /slˈɪŋʃɒt/ (SL-ingsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈslɪŋˌʃɑːt/ (SLING-shaht), while in British English it's /slˈɪŋʃɒt/ (SL-ingsh).

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/ˈslɪŋˌʃɑːt/

SLING-shaht

Syllable Breakdown

slɪŋsling·ʃɑːtshot

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