How do you pronounce "filial"?

In American English: /ˈfɪliːəl/ (FIL-ee-uhl). In British English: /fˈɪlɪəl/ (F-il-i). In Canadian English: /ˈfɪliːəl/ (FIL-ee-uhl). In Australian English: /fˈɪlɪəl/ (F-il-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɪliːəl/ (FIL-ee-uhl), while in British English it's /fˈɪlɪəl/ (F-il-i).

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filial

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/ˈfɪliːəl/

FIL-ee-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

fɪlf·iːil·əlial

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