How do you pronounce "optical"?

In American English: /ˈɑːptɪkəl/ (AHPT-ik-uhl). In British English: /ˈɒptɪkəl/ (OPT-ik-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːptɪkəl/ (AHPT-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈɒptɪkəl/ (OPT-ik-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːptɪkəl/ (AHPT-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈɒptɪkəl/ (OPT-ik-uhl).

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optical

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/ˈɑːptɪkəl/

AHPT-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːptop·ɪkti·əlcal

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