How do you pronounce "ideal"?

In American English: /aɪˈdiːl/ (eye-DEEL). In British English: /aɪdˈɪəl/ (eyed-I-uhl). In Canadian English: /aɪˈdiːl/ (eye-DEEL). In Australian English: /aɪdˈiəl/ (eyed-EE-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /aɪˈdiːl/ (eye-DEEL), while in British English it's /aɪdˈɪəl/ (eyed-I-uhl).

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ideal

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/aɪˈdiːl/

eye-DEEL

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aɪide·diːlal

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