How do you pronounce "lycra"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪkrə/ (LEYEKR-uh). In British English: /lˈaɪkɹə/ (L-eyekr). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪkrə/ (LUH-ikr-uh). In Australian English: /lˈaɪkɹə/ (L-eyekr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪkrə/ (LEYEKR-uh), while in British English it's /lˈaɪkɹə/ (L-eyekr).

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lycra

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/ˈlaɪkrə/

LEYEKR-uh

Syllable Breakdown

laɪkrly·əcra

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