How do you pronounce "cordial"?

In American English: /ˈkɔrdʒəl/ (KAWRJ-uhl). In British English: /kˈɔːdɪəl/ (K-awd-i). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔrdʒəl/ (KAWRJ-uhl). In Australian English: /kˈɔːdɪəl/ (K-awd-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔrdʒəl/ (KAWRJ-uhl), while in British English it's /kˈɔːdɪəl/ (K-awd-i).

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cordial

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/ˈkɔrdʒəl/

KAWRJ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kɔrdʒcor·əldial

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