How do you pronounce "locale"?

In American English: /loʊˈkæl/ (loh-KAL). In British English: /ləʊkˈɑːl/ (lohk-AHL). In Canadian English: /loʊˈkæl/ (loh-KAL). In Australian English: /ləʊkˈal/ (LOHK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /loʊˈkæl/ (loh-KAL), while in British English it's /ləʊkˈɑːl/ (lohk-AHL).

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locale

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/loʊˈkæl/

loh-KAL

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loʊlo·kælcale

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