How do you pronounce "betrayal"?

In American English: /bɪˈtreɪəl/ (bi-TRAY-uhl). In British English: /bɪtɹˈeɪəl/ (bitr-AY-uhl). In Canadian English: /bɪˈtreɪəl/ (bi-TRAY-uhl). In Australian English: /bɪtɹˈeɪəl/ (bitr-AY-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈtreɪəl/ (bi-TRAY-uhl), while in British English it's /bɪtɹˈeɪəl/ (bitr-AY-uhl).

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betrayal

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/bɪˈtreɪəl/

bi-TRAY-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·treɪtray·əlal

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