How do you pronounce "flail"?

In American English: /ˈfleɪl/ (FLAYL). In British English: /flˈeɪl/ (FL). In Canadian English: /ˈfleɪl/ (FLAYL). In Australian English: /flˈeɪl/ (FL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfleɪl/ (FLAYL), while in British English it's /flˈeɪl/ (FL).

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flail

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/ˈfleɪl/

FLAYL

Syllable Breakdown

fleɪlflail

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