How do you pronounce "operational"?

In American English: /ˌɑːpɝˈeɪʃənəl/ (ahp-ur-AYSH-uhn-uhl). In British English: /ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃənəl/ (op-uhr-AYSH-uhn-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌɑːpɝˈeɪʃənəl/ (ahp-ur-AYSH-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃənəl/ (op-uhr-AYSH-uhn-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɑːpɝˈeɪʃənəl/ (ahp-ur-AYSH-uhn-uhl), while in British English it's /ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃənəl/ (op-uhr-AYSH-uhn-uhl).

How to Pronounce "operational"

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/ˌɑːpɝˈeɪʃənəl/

ahp-ur-AYSH-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːpop·ɝer·eɪʃa·əntio·əlnal

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