How do you pronounce "lilian"?

In American English: /ˈlɪliːən/ (LIL-ee-uhn). In British English: /lˈɪliən/ (L-il-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪliːən/ (LIL-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈɪliən/ (L-il-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪliːən/ (LIL-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈɪliən/ (L-il-ee).

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lilian

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/ˈlɪliːən/

LIL-ee-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

lɪll·iːil·ənian

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