How do you pronounce "wildlife"?

In American English: /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/ (WEYELD-leyef). In British English: /wˈaɪldlˌaɪf/ (W-eyeldl). In Canadian English: /ˈwaɪldˌlʌɪf/ (WEYELD-luh-if). In Australian English: /wˈaɪldlaɪf/ (W-eyeldl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/ (WEYELD-leyef), while in British English it's /wˈaɪldlˌaɪf/ (W-eyeldl).

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wildlife

/ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

WEYELD-leyef

Syllable Breakdown

waɪldwild·laɪflife

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