How do you pronounce "canals"?

In American English: /kəˈnælz/ (kuh-NALZ). In British English: /kənˈalz/ (KUHN). In Canadian English: /kəˈnælz/ (kuh-NALZ). In Australian English: /kənˈalz/ (KUHN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈnælz/ (kuh-NALZ), while in British English it's /kənˈalz/ (KUHN).

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canals

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/kəˈnælz/

kuh-NALZ

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kəcan·nælzals

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