How do you pronounce "lesbian"?

In American English: /ˈlɛzbiːən/ (LEHZB-ee-uhn). In British English: /lˈɛzbɪən/ (L-ehzb-i). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛzbiːən/ (LEHZB-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈɛsbiən/ (L-ehsb-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛzbiːən/ (LEHZB-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈɛzbɪən/ (L-ehzb-i).

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lesbian

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/ˈlɛzbiːən/

LEHZB-ee-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

lɛzbles·iːbi·ənan

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