How do you pronounce "galilee"?

In American English: /ˈgæləˌliː/ (GAL-uh-lee). In British English: /ɡˈalɪlˌiː/ (G-al). In Canadian English: /ˈgæləˌliː/ (GAL-uh-lee). In Australian English: /ɡˈalɪlˌiː/ (G-al).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgæləˌliː/ (GAL-uh-lee), while in British English it's /ɡˈalɪlˌiː/ (G-al).

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galilee

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/ˈgæləˌliː/

GAL-uh-lee

Syllable Breakdown

gælgal·əil·liːee

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