How do you pronounce "leeway"?

In American English: /ˈliːˌweɪ/ (LEE-way). In British English: /lˈiːweɪ/ (L-eew). In Canadian English: /ˈliːˌweɪ/ (LEE-way). In Australian English: /lˈiːweɪ/ (L-eew).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːˌweɪ/ (LEE-way), while in British English it's /lˈiːweɪ/ (L-eew).

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leeway

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/ˈliːˌweɪ/

LEE-way

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liːlee·weɪway

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