How do you pronounce "distal"?

In American English: /ˈdɪstəl/ (DIST-uhl). In British English: /dɪstˈal/ (DIST). In Canadian English: /ˈdɪstəl/ (DIST-uhl). In Australian English: /dɪstˈal/ (DIST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɪstəl/ (DIST-uhl), while in British English it's /dɪstˈal/ (DIST).

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distal

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/ˈdɪstəl/

DIST-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

dɪstdis·əltal

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