How do you pronounce "medal"?

In American English: /ˈmɛdəl/ (MEHD-uhl). In British English: /mˈɛdəl/ (M-ehd). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛdəl/ (MEHD-uhl). In Australian English: /mˈɛdəl/ (M-ehd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛdəl/ (MEHD-uhl), while in British English it's /mˈɛdəl/ (M-ehd).

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medal

/ˈmɛdəl/

MEHD-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

mɛdme·əldal

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