How do you pronounce "lentils"?

In American English: /ˈlɛntəlz/ (LEHNT-uhlz). In British English: /lˈɛntəlz/ (L-ehnt). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛntəlz/ (LEHNT-uhlz). In Australian English: /lˈɛntəlz/ (L-ehnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛntəlz/ (LEHNT-uhlz), while in British English it's /lˈɛntəlz/ (L-ehnt).

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lentils

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/ˈlɛntəlz/

LEHNT-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

lɛntlen·əlztils

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