How do you pronounce "central"?

In American English: /ˈsɛntrəl/ (SEHNTR-uhl). In British English: /sˈɛntɹəl/ (S-ehntr). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛntrəl/ (SEHNTR-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈɛntɹəl/ (S-ehntr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛntrəl/ (SEHNTR-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈɛntɹəl/ (S-ehntr).

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central

regional

/ˈsɛntrəl/

SEHNTR-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

sɛntrcen·əltral

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