How do you pronounce "hilarity"?

In American English: /hɪˈlɛrəti/ (hi-LEHR-uht-ee). In British English: /hɪlˈaɹɪti/ (hil-AR-it). In Canadian English: /hɪˈlɛrəti/ (hi-LEHR-uht-ee). In Australian English: /hɪlˈaɹɪti/ (hil-AR-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /hɪˈlɛrəti/ (hi-LEHR-uht-ee), while in British English it's /hɪlˈaɹɪti/ (hil-AR-it).

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/hɪˈlɛrəti/

hi-LEHR-uht-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hɪhi·lɛrlar·əti·ity

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