How do you pronounce "arousal"?

In American English: /ɝˈaʊzəl/ (ur-OWZ-uhl). In British English: /ɐɹˈaʊzəl/ (ⱯR-owz). In Canadian English: /ɝˈaʊzəl/ (ur-OWZ-uhl). In Australian English: /ɐɹˈaʊzəl/ (ⱯR-owz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɝˈaʊzəl/ (ur-OWZ-uhl), while in British English it's /ɐɹˈaʊzəl/ (ⱯR-owz).

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arousal

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/ɝˈaʊzəl/

ur-OWZ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɝaro·aʊzus·əlal

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