How do you pronounce "canal"?

In American English: /kəˈnæl/ (kuh-NAL). In British English: /kənˈæl/ (kuhn-AL). In Canadian English: /kəˈnæl/ (kuh-NAL). In Australian English: /kənˈal/ (KUHN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈnæl/ (kuh-NAL), while in British English it's /kənˈæl/ (kuhn-AL).

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canal

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/kəˈnæl/

kuh-NAL

Syllable Breakdown

kəca·nælnal

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