How do you pronounce "hillel"?

In American English: /ˌhɪˈlɛl/ (hi-LEHL). In British English: /hˈɪləl/ (H-il). In Canadian English: /ˌhɪˈlɛl/ (hi-LEHL). In Australian English: /hˈɪləl/ (H-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌhɪˈlɛl/ (hi-LEHL), while in British English it's /hˈɪləl/ (H-il).

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hillel

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/ˌhɪˈlɛl/

hi-LEHL

Syllable Breakdown

hɪhil·lɛllel

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