How do you pronounce "minimal"?

In American English: /ˈmɪnəməl/ (MIN-uhm-uhl). In British English: /mˈɪnɪməl/ (M-in-im). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪnəməl/ (MIN-uhm-uhl). In Australian English: /mˈɪnɪməl/ (M-in-im).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪnəməl/ (MIN-uhm-uhl), while in British English it's /mˈɪnɪməl/ (M-in-im).

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minimal

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/ˈmɪnəməl/

MIN-uhm-uhl

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mɪnmin·əmi·əlmal

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