How do you pronounce "weighty"?

In American English: /ˈweɪti/ (WAYT-ee). In British English: /wˈeɪti/ (W-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪti/ (WAYT-ee). In Australian English: /wˈeɪti/ (W-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪti/ (WAYT-ee), while in British English it's /wˈeɪti/ (W-ayt).

How to Pronounce "weighty"

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weighty

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/ˈweɪti/

WAYT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

weɪtwei·ighty

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