How do you pronounce "motel"?

In American English: /moʊˈtɛl/ (moh-TEHL). In British English: /məʊtˈɛl/ (moht-EHL). In Canadian English: /moʊˈtɛl/ (moh-TEHL). In Australian English: /məʊtˈɛl/ (moht-EHL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /moʊˈtɛl/ (moh-TEHL), while in British English it's /məʊtˈɛl/ (moht-EHL).

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motel

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/moʊˈtɛl/

moh-TEHL

Syllable Breakdown

moʊmo·tɛltel

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