How do you pronounce "liam"?

In American English: /ˈliːəm/ (LEE-uhm). In British English: /lˈiːəm/ (L-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈliːəm/ (LEE-uhm). In Australian English: /lˈiːəm/ (L-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːəm/ (LEE-uhm), while in British English it's /lˈiːəm/ (L-ee).

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liam

/ˈliːəm/

LEE-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

liːli·əmam

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