How do you pronounce "glottal"?

In American English: /ˈglɑːtəl/ (GLAHT-uhl). In British English: /ɡlˈɒtəl/ (GL-ot). In Canadian English: /ˈglɑːtəl/ (GLAHT-uhl). In Australian English: /ɡlˈɒtəl/ (GL-ot).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglɑːtəl/ (GLAHT-uhl), while in British English it's /ɡlˈɒtəl/ (GL-ot).

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glottal

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/ˈglɑːtəl/

GLAHT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

glɑːtglot·əltal

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