How do you pronounce "llama"?

In American English: /ˈlɑːmə/ (LAHM-uh). In British English: /lˈɑːmə/ (L-ahm). In Canadian English: /læmə/ (LAM-uh). In Australian English: /lˈɑːmə/ (L-ahm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɑːmə/ (LAHM-uh), while in British English it's /lˈɑːmə/ (L-ahm).

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llama

/ˈlɑːmə/

LAHM-uh

Syllable Breakdown

lɑːmlla·əma

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