How do you pronounce "kennel"?

In American English: /ˈkɛnəl/ (KEHN-uhl). In British English: /kˈɛnəl/ (K-ehn). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛnəl/ (KEHN-uhl). In Australian English: /kˈɛnəl/ (K-ehn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛnəl/ (KEHN-uhl), while in British English it's /kˈɛnəl/ (K-ehn).

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kennel

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/ˈkɛnəl/

KEHN-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kɛnken·əlnel

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