How do you pronounce "ethyl"?

In American English: /ˈɛθəl/ (EHTH-uhl). In British English: /ˈiːθaɪl/ (EETH-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈɛθəl/ (EHTH-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈiːθaɪl/ (EETH-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛθəl/ (EHTH-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈiːθaɪl/ (EETH-eyel).

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ethyl

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/ˈɛθəl/

EHTH-uhl

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ɛθet·əlhyl

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