How do you pronounce "actual"?

In American English: /ˈæktʃəwəl/ (AKCH-uhw-uhl). In British English: /ˈæktʃʊəl/ (AKCH-uu-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈæktʃəwəl/ (AKCH-uhw-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈaktʃuːəl/ (AKCH-oo).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæktʃəwəl/ (AKCH-uhw-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈæktʃʊəl/ (AKCH-uu-uhl).

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/ˈæktʃəwəl/

AKCH-uhw-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

æktʃac·əwtu·əlal

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Last updated: 2026-02-12