How do you pronounce "lorelei"?

In American English: /ˈlɔrɪˌlaɪ/ (LAWR-i-leye). In British English: /lˈɔːleɪ/ (L-awl). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔrɪˌlaɪ/ (LAWR-i-leye). In Australian English: /lˈɔːleɪ/ (L-awl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔrɪˌlaɪ/ (LAWR-i-leye), while in British English it's /lˈɔːleɪ/ (L-awl).

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lorelei

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/ˈlɔrɪˌlaɪ/

LAWR-i-leye

Syllable Breakdown

lɔrlor·ɪel·laɪei

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