How do you pronounce "mortal"?

In American English: /ˈmɔrtəl/ (MAWRT-uhl). In British English: /mˈɔːtəl/ (M-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈmɔrtəl/ (MAWRT-uhl). In Australian English: /mˈɔːtəl/ (M-awt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɔrtəl/ (MAWRT-uhl), while in British English it's /mˈɔːtəl/ (M-awt).

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mortal

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/ˈmɔrtəl/

MAWRT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

mɔrtmor·əltal

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