How do you pronounce "pelican"?

In American English: /ˈpɛləkən/ (PEHL-uhk-uhn). In British English: /pˈɛlɪkən/ (P-ehl-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛləkən/ (PEHL-uhk-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈɛlɪkən/ (P-ehl-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛləkən/ (PEHL-uhk-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈɛlɪkən/ (P-ehl-ik).

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pelican

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/ˈpɛləkən/

PEHL-uhk-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

pɛlpel·əki·əncan

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