How do you pronounce "villains"?

In American English: /ˈvɪlənz/ (VIL-uhnz). In British English: /vˈɪlənz/ (V-il). In Canadian English: /ˈvɪlənz/ (VIL-uhnz). In Australian English: /vˈɪlənz/ (V-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɪlənz/ (VIL-uhnz), while in British English it's /vˈɪlənz/ (V-il).

How to Pronounce "villains"

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villains

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/ˈvɪlənz/

VIL-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

vɪlvil·ənzlains

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