How do you pronounce "leila"?

In American English: /ˈliːlə/ (LEEL-uh). In British English: /lˈeɪlə/ (L-ayl). In Canadian English: /ˈliːlə/ (LEEL-uh). In Australian English: /lˈeɪlə/ (L-ayl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːlə/ (LEEL-uh), while in British English it's /lˈeɪlə/ (L-ayl).

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leila

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/ˈliːlə/

LEEL-uh

Syllable Breakdown

liːlle·əila

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