How do you pronounce "cancel"?

In American English: /ˈkænsəl/ (KANS-uhl). In British English: /kˈænsəl/ (K-ans). In Canadian English: /ˈkænsəl/ (KANS-uhl). In Australian English: /kˈansəl/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkænsəl/ (KANS-uhl), while in British English it's /kˈænsəl/ (K-ans).

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/ˈkænsəl/

KANS-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kænscan·əlcel

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