How do you pronounce "violin"?

In American English: /vaɪəˈlɪn/ (veye-uh-LIN). In British English: /vaɪəlˈɪn/ (veye-uhl-IN). In Canadian English: /vaɪəˈlɪn/ (veye-uh-LIN). In Australian English: /vaɪəlˈɪn/ (veye-uhl-IN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /vaɪəˈlɪn/ (veye-uh-LIN), while in British English it's /vaɪəlˈɪn/ (veye-uhl-IN).

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violin

/vaɪəˈlɪn/

veye-uh-LIN

Syllable Breakdown

vaɪvi·əo·lɪnlin

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