How do you pronounce "cardinal"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːrdɪnəl/ (KAHRD-in-uhl). In British English: /kˈɑːdɪnəl/ (K-ahd-in). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːrdɪnəl/ (KAHRD-in-uhl). In Australian English: /kˈɑːdɪnəl/ (K-ahd-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːrdɪnəl/ (KAHRD-in-uhl), while in British English it's /kˈɑːdɪnəl/ (K-ahd-in).

How to Pronounce "cardinal"

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cardinal

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/ˈkɑːrdɪnəl/

KAHRD-in-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːrdcar·ɪndi·əlnal

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