How do you pronounce "eyelids"?

In American English: /ˈaɪˌlɪdz/ (EYE-lidz). In British English: /ˈaɪlɪdz/ (EYEL-idz). In Canadian English: /ˈaɪˌlɪdz/ (EYE-lidz). In Australian English: /ˈaɪlɪdz/ (EYEL-idz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪˌlɪdz/ (EYE-lidz), while in British English it's /ˈaɪlɪdz/ (EYEL-idz).

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eyelids

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/ˈaɪˌlɪdz/

EYE-lidz

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aɪeye·lɪdzlids

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