How do you pronounce "valium"?

In American English: /ˈvæˌliːəm/ (VA-lee-uhm). In British English: /vˈælɪəm/ (V-al-i). In Canadian English: /ˈvæˌliːəm/ (VA-lee-uhm). In Australian English: /vˈaliəm/ (V-al).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvæˌliːəm/ (VA-lee-uhm), while in British English it's /vˈælɪəm/ (V-al-i).

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/ˈvæˌliːəm/

VA-lee-uhm

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væval·liːi·əmum

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