How do you pronounce "marginal"?

In American English: /ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/ (MAHRJ-uhn-uhl). In British English: /mˈɑːdʒɪnəl/ (M-ahj-in). In Canadian English: /ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/ (MAHRJ-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /mˈɑːdʒɪnəl/ (M-ahj-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/ (MAHRJ-uhn-uhl), while in British English it's /mˈɑːdʒɪnəl/ (M-ahj-in).

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marginal

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/ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/

MAHRJ-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

mɑːrdʒmar·əngin·əlal

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