How do you pronounce "duel"?

In American English: /ˈduːəl/ (DOO-uhl). In British English: /djˈuːəl/ (DY-oo). In Canadian English: /ˈduːəl/ (DOO-uhl). In Australian English: /djˈuːəl/ (DY-oo).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈduːəl/ (DOO-uhl), while in British English it's /djˈuːəl/ (DY-oo).

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duel

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/ˈduːəl/

DOO-uhl

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duːdu·əlel

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