How do you pronounce "tonight"?

In American English: /təˈnaɪt/ (tuh-NEYET). In British English: /tənˈaɪt/ (tuhn-EYET). In Canadian English: /təˈnʌɪt/ (tuh-NUH-it). In Australian English: /tənˈaɪt/ (tuhn-EYET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /təˈnaɪt/ (tuh-NEYET), while in British English it's /tənˈaɪt/ (tuhn-EYET).

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tonight

/təˈnaɪt/

tuh-NEYET

Syllable Breakdown

təton·naɪtight

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