How do you pronounce "crystal"?

In American English: /ˈkrɪstəl/ (KRIST-uhl). In British English: /kɹˈɪstəl/ (KR-ist). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɪstəl/ (KRIST-uhl). In Australian English: /kɹˈɪstəl/ (KR-ist).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɪstəl/ (KRIST-uhl), while in British English it's /kɹˈɪstəl/ (KR-ist).

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crystal

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/ˈkrɪstəl/

KRIST-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

krɪstcrys·əltal

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