How do you pronounce "congregational"?

In American English: /ˌkɑːŋgrəˈgeɪʃənəl/ (kahnggr-uh-GAYSH-uhn-uhl). In British English: /kˌɒŋɡɹɪɡˈeɪʃənəl/ (k-onggr-IG-aysh-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌkɑːŋgrəˈgeɪʃənəl/ (kahnggr-uh-GAYSH-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /kˌɒŋɡɹɪɡˈeɪʃənəl/ (k-onggr-IG-aysh-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkɑːŋgrəˈgeɪʃənəl/ (kahnggr-uh-GAYSH-uhn-uhl), while in British English it's /kˌɒŋɡɹɪɡˈeɪʃənəl/ (k-onggr-IG-aysh-uhn).

How to Pronounce "congregational"

congregational

regional

/ˌkɑːŋgrəˈgeɪʃənəl/

kahnggr-uh-GAYSH-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːŋgrcon·əgre·geɪʃga·əntion·əlal

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