How do you pronounce "billy"?

In American English: /ˈbɪli/ (BIL-ee). In British English: /bˈɪli/ (B-il). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪli/ (BIL-ee). In Australian English: /bˈɪli/ (B-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪli/ (BIL-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɪli/ (B-il).

How to Pronounce "billy"

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billy

/ˈbɪli/

BIL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bɪlbil·ily

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