How do you pronounce "phyla"?

In American English: /ˈfaɪlə/ (FEYEL-uh). In British English: /fˈaɪlə/ (F-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈfaɪlə/ (FEYEL-uh). In Australian English: /fˈaɪlə/ (F-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfaɪlə/ (FEYEL-uh), while in British English it's /fˈaɪlə/ (F-eyel).

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phyla

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/ˈfaɪlə/

FEYEL-uh

Syllable Breakdown

faɪlphy·əla

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