How do you pronounce "gravel"?

In American English: /ˈgrævəl/ (GRAV-uhl). In British English: /gɹˈævəl/ (GR-av). In Canadian English: /ˈgrævəl/ (GRAV-uhl). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈavəl/ (GR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgrævəl/ (GRAV-uhl), while in British English it's /gɹˈævəl/ (GR-av).

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gravel

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/ˈgrævəl/

GRAV-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

grævgrav·əlel

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