How do you pronounce "operationally"?

In American English: /ˈɑːpɝˈeɪʃənəli/ (AHP-ur-AYSH-uhn-uhl-ee). In British English: /ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃənəli/ (op-uhr-AYSH-uhn-uhl-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːpɝˈeɪʃənəli/ (AHP-ur-AYSH-uhn-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃənəli/ (op-uhr-AYSH-uhn-uhl-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːpɝˈeɪʃənəli/ (AHP-ur-AYSH-uhn-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃənəli/ (op-uhr-AYSH-uhn-uhl-ee).

How to Pronounce "operationally"

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/ˈɑːpɝˈeɪʃənəli/

AHP-ur-AYSH-uhn-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːpop·ɝer·eɪʃa·əntio·əlnal·ily

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