How do you pronounce "libya"?

In American English: /ˈlɪˌbiːə/ (LI-bee-uh). In British English: /lˈɪbɪə/ (L-ib-i). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪˌbiːə/ (LI-bee-uh). In Australian English: /lˈɪbɪə/ (L-ib-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪˌbiːə/ (LI-bee-uh), while in British English it's /lˈɪbɪə/ (L-ib-i).

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libya

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/ˈlɪˌbiːə/

LI-bee-uh

Syllable Breakdown

lɪli·biːb·əya

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