How do you pronounce "evelyn"?

In American English: /ˈɛvələn/ (EHV-uhl-uhn). In British English: /ˈiːvlɪn/ (EEVL-in). In Canadian English: /ˈɛvələn/ (EHV-uhl-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈiːvlɪn/ (EEVL-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛvələn/ (EHV-uhl-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈiːvlɪn/ (EEVL-in).

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evelyn

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/ˈɛvələn/

EHV-uhl-uhn

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ɛve·əlve·ənlyn

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