How do you pronounce "lilacs"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪˌlæks/ (LEYE-laks). In British English: /lˈaɪləks/ (L-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈlaɪˌlæks/ (LEYE-laks). In Australian English: /lˈaɪləks/ (L-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪˌlæks/ (LEYE-laks), while in British English it's /lˈaɪləks/ (L-eyel).

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lilacs

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/ˈlaɪˌlæks/

LEYE-laks

Syllable Breakdown

laɪlil·læksacs

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