How do you pronounce "lion"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪən/ (LEYE-uhn). In British English: /lˈaɪən/ (L-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈlaɪən/ (LEYE-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈaɪən/ (L-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪən/ (LEYE-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈaɪən/ (L-eye).

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lion

/ˈlaɪən/

LEYE-uhn

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laɪli·ənon

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