How do you pronounce "leonard"?

In American English: /ˈlɛnɝd/ (LEHN-urd). In British English: /lˈɛnəd/ (L-ehn). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛnɝd/ (LEHN-urd). In Australian English: /lˈɛnəd/ (L-ehn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛnɝd/ (LEHN-urd), while in British English it's /lˈɛnəd/ (L-ehn).

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leonard

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/ˈlɛnɝd/

LEHN-urd

Syllable Breakdown

lɛnleo·ɝdnard

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