How do you pronounce "hilariously"?

In American English: /hɪˈlɛriːəsli/ (hi-LEHR-ee-uhsl-ee). In British English: /hɪlˈeəɹiəsli/ (hil-EH-uhr-ee-uhsl-ee). In Canadian English: /hɪˈlɛriːəsli/ (hi-LEHR-ee-uhsl-ee). In Australian English: /hɪlˈeəɹiəsli/ (hil-EH-uhr-ee-uhsl-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /hɪˈlɛriːəsli/ (hi-LEHR-ee-uhsl-ee), while in British English it's /hɪlˈeəɹiəsli/ (hil-EH-uhr-ee-uhsl-ee).

How to Pronounce "hilariously"

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hilariously

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/hɪˈlɛriːəsli/

hi-LEHR-ee-uhsl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hɪhi·lɛrlar·iːi·əslous·ily

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