How do you pronounce "eileen"?

In American English: /aɪˈliːn/ (eye-LEEN). In British English: /aɪlˈiːn/ (eyel-EEN). In Canadian English: /aɪˈliːn/ (eye-LEEN). In Australian English: /ˈaɪliːn/ (EYEL-een).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /aɪˈliːn/ (eye-LEEN), while in British English it's /aɪlˈiːn/ (eyel-EEN).

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eileen

/aɪˈliːn/

eye-LEEN

Syllable Breakdown

aɪeil·liːneen

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