How do you pronounce "lp"?

In American English: /ˈɛlˈpiː/ (EHL-PEE). In British English: /ˌɛlpˈiː/ (ehlp-EE). In Canadian English: /ˈɛlˈpiː/ (EHL-PEE). In Australian English: /ˌɛlpˈiː/ (ehlp-EE).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛlˈpiː/ (EHL-PEE), while in British English it's /ˌɛlpˈiː/ (ehlp-EE).

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lp

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/ˈɛlˈpiː/

EHL-PEE

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ɛll·piːp

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