How do you pronounce "focal"?

In American English: /ˈfoʊkəl/ (FOHK-uhl). In British English: /fˈəʊkəl/ (F-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈfoʊkəl/ (FOHK-uhl). In Australian English: /fˈəʊkəl/ (F-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfoʊkəl/ (FOHK-uhl), while in British English it's /fˈəʊkəl/ (F-ohk).

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focal

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/ˈfoʊkəl/

FOHK-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

foʊkfo·əlcal

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