How do you pronounce "opal"?

In American English: /ˈoʊpəl/ (OHP-uhl). In British English: /ˈəʊpəl/ (OHP-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊpəl/ (OHP-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈəʊpəl/ (OHP-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊpəl/ (OHP-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈəʊpəl/ (OHP-uhl).

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opal

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/ˈoʊpəl/

OHP-uhl

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oʊpop·əlal

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