How do you pronounce "fossil"?

In American English: /ˈfɑːsəl/ (FAHS-uhl). In British English: /fˈɒsəl/ (F-os). In Canadian English: /ˈfɑːsəl/ (FAHS-uhl). In Australian English: /fˈɒsəl/ (F-os).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɑːsəl/ (FAHS-uhl), while in British English it's /fˈɒsəl/ (F-os).

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fossil

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/ˈfɑːsəl/

FAHS-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

fɑːsfos·əlsil

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