How do you pronounce "elan"?

In American English: /ˈiːlən/ (EEL-uhn). In British English: /eɪlˈan/ (AYL). In Canadian English: /ˈiːlən/ (EEL-uhn). In Australian English: /eɪlˈan/ (AYL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːlən/ (EEL-uhn), while in British English it's /eɪlˈan/ (AYL).

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elan

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/ˈiːlən/

EEL-uhn

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iːlel·ənan

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