How do you pronounce "elite"?

In American English: /ɪˈliːt/ (i-LEET). In British English: /ɪlˈiːt/ (il-EET). In Canadian English: /ɪˈliːt/ (i-LEET). In Australian English: /ɪlˈiːt/ (il-EET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈliːt/ (i-LEET), while in British English it's /ɪlˈiːt/ (il-EET).

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elite

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/ɪˈliːt/

i-LEET

Syllable Breakdown

ɪel·liːtite

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