How do you pronounce "oatmeal"?

In American English: /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/ (OHT-meel). In British English: /ˈəʊtmiəl/ (OHTM-ee-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/ (OHT-meel). In Australian English: /ˈəʊtmiəl/ (OHTM-ee-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/ (OHT-meel), while in British English it's /ˈəʊtmiəl/ (OHTM-ee-uhl).

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oatmeal

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/ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

OHT-meel

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oʊtoat·miːlmeal

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