How do you pronounce "louis"?

In American English: /ˈluːɪs/ (LOO-is). In British English: /lˈuːi/ (L-oo). In Canadian English: /ˈluːɪs/ (LOO-is). In Australian English: /lˈuːi/ (L-oo).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːɪs/ (LOO-is), while in British English it's /lˈuːi/ (L-oo).

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louis

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/ˈluːɪs/

LOO-is

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luːlo·ɪsuis

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