How do you pronounce "aerosol"?

In American English: /ˈɛrəˌsɑːl/ (EHR-uh-sahl). In British English: /ˈɛəɹəsˌɒl/ (EH-uhr-uhs-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrəˌsɑːl/ (EHR-uh-sahl). In Australian English: /ˈeəɹəsˌɒl/ (EH-uhr-uhs-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrəˌsɑːl/ (EHR-uh-sahl), while in British English it's /ˈɛəɹəsˌɒl/ (EH-uhr-uhs-ol).

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aerosol

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/ˈɛrəˌsɑːl/

EHR-uh-sahl

Syllable Breakdown

ɛraer·əos·sɑːlol

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Last updated: 2026-02-12