How do you pronounce "louisville"?

In American English: /ˈluːiːˌvɪl/ (LOO-ee-vil). In British English: /lˈuːɪvˌɪl/ (L-oo-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈluːiːˌvɪl/ (LOO-ee-vil). In Australian English: /lˈuːizvˌɪl/ (L-oo-eezv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːiːˌvɪl/ (LOO-ee-vil), while in British English it's /lˈuːɪvˌɪl/ (L-oo-iv).

How to Pronounce "louisville"

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louisville

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/ˈluːiːˌvɪl/

LOO-ee-vil

Syllable Breakdown

luːlo·iːuis·vɪlville

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