How do you pronounce "animals"?

In American English: /ˈænəməlz/ (AN-uhm-uhlz). In British English: /ˈænɪməlz/ (AN-im-uhlz). In Canadian English: /ˈænəməlz/ (AN-uhm-uhlz). In Australian English: /ˈanɪməlz/ (AN-im).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænəməlz/ (AN-uhm-uhlz), while in British English it's /ˈænɪməlz/ (AN-im-uhlz).

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/ˈænəməlz/

AN-uhm-uhlz

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ænan·əmi·əlzmals

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Last updated: 2026-02-12