How do you pronounce "fuel"?

In American English: /ˈfjuːəl/ (FYOO-uhl). In British English: /fjˈuːəl/ (FY-oo). In Canadian English: /ˈfjuːəl/ (FYOO-uhl). In Australian English: /fjˈuːəl/ (FY-oo).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfjuːəl/ (FYOO-uhl), while in British English it's /fjˈuːəl/ (FY-oo).

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fuel

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/ˈfjuːəl/

FYOO-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

fjuːfu·əlel

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