How do you pronounce "neutral"?

In American English: /ˈnuːtrəl/ (NOOTR-uhl). In British English: /njˈuːtɹəl/ (NY-ootr). In Canadian English: /ˈnuːtrəl/ (NOOTR-uhl). In Australian English: /njˈuːtɹəl/ (NY-ootr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnuːtrəl/ (NOOTR-uhl), while in British English it's /njˈuːtɹəl/ (NY-ootr).

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neutral

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/ˈnuːtrəl/

NOOTR-uhl

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nuːtrneu·əltral

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