How do you pronounce "barrel"?

In American English: /ˈbærəl/ (BAR-uhl). In British English: /bˈæɹəl/ (B-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈbærəl/ (BAR-uhl). In Australian English: /bˈaɹəl/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbærəl/ (BAR-uhl), while in British English it's /bˈæɹəl/ (B-ar).

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barrel

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/ˈbærəl/

BAR-uhl

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bærbar·əlrel

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