How do you pronounce "lilac"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪˌlæk/ (LEYE-lak). In British English: /lˈaɪlək/ (L-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈlaɪˌlæk/ (LEYE-lak). In Australian English: /lˈaɪlək/ (L-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪˌlæk/ (LEYE-lak), while in British English it's /lˈaɪlək/ (L-eyel).

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lilac

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/ˈlaɪˌlæk/

LEYE-lak

Syllable Breakdown

laɪli·læklac

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