How do you pronounce "nominal"?

In American English: /ˈnɑːmənəl/ (NAHM-uhn-uhl). In British English: /nˈɒmɪnəl/ (N-om-in). In Canadian English: /ˈnɑːmənəl/ (NAHM-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /nˈɒmɪnəl/ (N-om-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɑːmənəl/ (NAHM-uhn-uhl), while in British English it's /nˈɒmɪnəl/ (N-om-in).

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nominal

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/ˈnɑːmənəl/

NAHM-uhn-uhl

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nɑːmnom·əni·əlnal

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