How do you pronounce "spotlights"?

In American English: /ˈspɑːtˌlaɪts/ (SPAHT-leyets). In British English: /spˈɒtlaɪts/ (SP-otl). In Canadian English: /ˈspɑːtˌlʌɪts/ (SPAHT-luh-its). In Australian English: /spˈɒtlaɪts/ (SP-otl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɑːtˌlaɪts/ (SPAHT-leyets), while in British English it's /spˈɒtlaɪts/ (SP-otl).

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spotlights

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/ˈspɑːtˌlaɪts/

SPAHT-leyets

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spɑːtspot·laɪtslights

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