How do you pronounce "lateral"?

In American English: /ˈlætɝəl/ (LAT-ur-uhl). In British English: /lˈætəɹəl/ (L-at-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈlætɝəl/ (LAT-ur-uhl). In Australian English: /lˈatəɹəl/ (L-at).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlætɝəl/ (LAT-ur-uhl), while in British English it's /lˈætəɹəl/ (L-at-uhr).

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lateral

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/ˈlætɝəl/

LAT-ur-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

lætlat·ɝer·əlal

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