How do you pronounce "cyril"?

In American English: /ˈsɪrəl/ (SIR-uhl). In British English: /sˈɪɹəl/ (S-ir). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪrəl/ (SIR-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈɪɹəl/ (S-ir).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪrəl/ (SIR-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈɪɹəl/ (S-ir).

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cyril

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/ˈsɪrəl/

SIR-uhl

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sɪrcy·əlril

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