How do you pronounce "trait"?

In American English: /ˈtreɪt/ (TRAYT). In British English: /tɹˈeɪt/ (TR). In Canadian English: /ˈtreɪt/ (TRAYT). In Australian English: /tɹˈeɪt/ (TR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtreɪt/ (TRAYT), while in British English it's /tɹˈeɪt/ (TR).

How to Pronounce "trait"

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trait

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/ˈtreɪt/

TRAYT

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treɪttrait

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