How do you pronounce "lisa"?

In American English: /ˈliːsə/ (LEES-uh). In British English: /lˈiːsə/ (L-ees). In Canadian English: /ˈliːsə/ (LEES-uh). In Australian English: /lˈiːsə/ (L-ees).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːsə/ (LEES-uh), while in British English it's /lˈiːsə/ (L-ees).

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lisa

/ˈliːsə/

LEES-uh

Syllable Breakdown

liːsli·əsa

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