How do you pronounce "lui"?

In American English: /ˈluːɪ/ (LOO-i). In British English: /ljˈuːi/ (LY-oo). In Canadian English: /ˈluːɪ/ (LOO-i). In Australian English: /ljˈuːi/ (LY-oo).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːɪ/ (LOO-i), while in British English it's /ljˈuːi/ (LY-oo).

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lui

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/ˈluːɪ/

LOO-i

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luːl·ɪui

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