How do you pronounce "loyal"?

In American English: /ˈlɔɪəl/ (LOY-uhl). In British English: /lˈɔɪəl/ (L-oy). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔɪəl/ (LOY-uhl). In Australian English: /lˈɔɪəl/ (L-oy).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔɪəl/ (LOY-uhl), while in British English it's /lˈɔɪəl/ (L-oy).

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loyal

/ˈlɔɪəl/

LOY-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

lɔɪloy·əlal

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