How do you pronounce "spotlight"?

In American English: /ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/ (SPAHT-leyet). In British English: /spˈɒtlˌaɪt/ (SP-otl). In Canadian English: /ˈspɑːtˌlʌɪt/ (SPAHT-luh-it). In Australian English: /spˈɒtlaɪt/ (SP-otl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/ (SPAHT-leyet), while in British English it's /spˈɒtlˌaɪt/ (SP-otl).

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spotlight

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/ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/

SPAHT-leyet

Syllable Breakdown

spɑːtspot·laɪtlight

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