How do you pronounce "nautilus"?

In American English: /ˈnɔtələs/ (NAWT-uhl-uhs). In British English: /nˈɔːtɪləs/ (N-awt-il). In Canadian English: /ˈnɔtələs/ (NAWT-uhl-uhs). In Australian English: /nˈɔːtɪləs/ (N-awt-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɔtələs/ (NAWT-uhl-uhs), while in British English it's /nˈɔːtɪləs/ (N-awt-il).

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nautilus

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/ˈnɔtələs/

NAWT-uhl-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

nɔtnau·əlti·əslus

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