How do you pronounce "animal"?

In American English: /ˈænəməl/ (AN-uhm-uhl). In British English: /ˈænɪməl/ (AN-im-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈænəməl/ (AN-uhm-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈanɪməl/ (AN-im).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænəməl/ (AN-uhm-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈænɪməl/ (AN-im-uhl).

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animal

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/ˈænəməl/

AN-uhm-uhl

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ænan·əmi·əlmal

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