How do you pronounce "eleven"?

In American English: /ɪˈlɛvən/ (i-LEHV-uhn). In British English: /ɪlˈɛvən/ (il-EHV-uhn). In Canadian English: /ɪˈlɛvən/ (i-LEHV-uhn). In Australian English: /ɪlˈɛvən/ (il-EHV-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈlɛvən/ (i-LEHV-uhn), while in British English it's /ɪlˈɛvən/ (il-EHV-uhn).

How to Pronounce "eleven"

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eleven

/ɪˈlɛvən/

i-LEHV-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɪe·lɛvle·ənven

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