How do you pronounce "sunlight"?

In American English: /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ (SUHN-leyet). In British English: /sˈɐnlˌaɪt/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌnˌlʌɪt/ (SUHN-luh-it). In Australian English: /sˈʌnlaɪt/ (S-uhnl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ (SUHN-leyet), while in British English it's /sˈɐnlˌaɪt/ (S).

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sunlight

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/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

SUHN-leyet

Syllable Breakdown

sʌnsun·laɪtlight

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