How do you pronounce "arsenal"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrsənəl/ (AHRS-uhn-uhl). In British English: /ˈɑːsənəl/ (AHS-uhn-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrsənəl/ (AHRS-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈɑːsənəl/ (AHS-uhn-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrsənəl/ (AHRS-uhn-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈɑːsənəl/ (AHS-uhn-uhl).

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arsenal

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/ˈɑːrsənəl/

AHRS-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrsar·ənse·əlnal

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