How do you pronounce "numeral"?

In American English: /ˈnuːmɝəl/ (NOOM-ur-uhl). In British English: /njˈuːməɹəl/ (NY-oom-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈnuːmɝəl/ (NOOM-ur-uhl). In Australian English: /njˈuːməɹəl/ (NY-oom-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnuːmɝəl/ (NOOM-ur-uhl), while in British English it's /njˈuːməɹəl/ (NY-oom-uhr).

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numeral

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/ˈnuːmɝəl/

NOOM-ur-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

nuːmnu·ɝmer·əlal

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