How do you pronounce "via"?

In American English: /ˈvaɪə/ (VEYE-uh). In British English: /vˈaɪə/ (V-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈvaɪə/ (VEYE-uh). In Australian English: /vˈaɪə/ (V-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvaɪə/ (VEYE-uh), while in British English it's /vˈaɪə/ (V-eye).

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via

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/ˈvaɪə/

VEYE-uh

Syllable Breakdown

vaɪv·əia

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