How do you pronounce "cylindrical"?

In American English: /səˈlɪndrɪkəl/ (suh-LINDR-ik-uhl). In British English: /sɪlˈɪndɹɪkəl/ (sil-INDR-ik-uhl). In Canadian English: /səˈlɪndrɪkəl/ (suh-LINDR-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /sɪlˈɪndɹɪkəl/ (sil-INDR-ik-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /səˈlɪndrɪkəl/ (suh-LINDR-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /sɪlˈɪndɹɪkəl/ (sil-INDR-ik-uhl).

How to Pronounce "cylindrical"

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cylindrical

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/səˈlɪndrɪkəl/

suh-LINDR-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

səcy·lɪndrlin·ɪkdri·əlcal

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