How do you pronounce "bristol"?

In American English: /ˈbrɪstəl/ (BRIST-uhl). In British English: /bɹˈɪstəl/ (BR-ist). In Canadian English: /ˈbrɪstəl/ (BRIST-uhl). In Australian English: /bɹˈɪstəl/ (BR-ist).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrɪstəl/ (BRIST-uhl), while in British English it's /bɹˈɪstəl/ (BR-ist).

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bristol

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/ˈbrɪstəl/

BRIST-uhl

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brɪstbris·əltol

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