How do you pronounce "lionel"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪənəl/ (LEYE-uhn-uhl). In British English: /lˈaɪənəl/ (L-eye-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈlaɪənəl/ (LEYE-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /lˈaɪənəl/ (L-eye-uhn).

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

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

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lionel

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/ˈlaɪənəl/

LEYE-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

laɪli·ənon·əlel

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