How do you pronounce "villainous"?

In American English: /ˈvɪlənəs/ (VIL-uhn-uhs). In British English: /vˈɪlənəs/ (V-il-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈvɪlənəs/ (VIL-uhn-uhs). In Australian English: /vˈɪlənəs/ (V-il-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɪlənəs/ (VIL-uhn-uhs), while in British English it's /vˈɪlənəs/ (V-il-uhn).

How to Pronounce "villainous"

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villainous

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/ˈvɪlənəs/

VIL-uhn-uhs

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vɪlvil·ənlain·əsous

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