How do you pronounce "eyelid"?

In American English: /ˈaɪˌlɪd/ (EYE-lid). In British English: /ˈaɪlɪd/ (EYEL-id). In Canadian English: /ˈaɪˌlɪd/ (EYE-lid). In Australian English: /ˈaɪlɪd/ (EYEL-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪˌlɪd/ (EYE-lid), while in British English it's /ˈaɪlɪd/ (EYEL-id).

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eyelid

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/ˈaɪˌlɪd/

EYE-lid

Syllable Breakdown

aɪeye·lɪdlid

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