How do you pronounce "clerical"?

In American English: /ˈklɛrəkəl/ (KLEHR-uhk-uhl). In British English: /klˈɛɹɪkəl/ (KL-ehr-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈklɛrəkəl/ (KLEHR-uhk-uhl). In Australian English: /klˈɛɹɪkəl/ (KL-ehr-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɛrəkəl/ (KLEHR-uhk-uhl), while in British English it's /klˈɛɹɪkəl/ (KL-ehr-ik).

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clerical

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/ˈklɛrəkəl/

KLEHR-uhk-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

klɛrcler·əki·əlcal

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