How do you pronounce "partial"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːrʃəl/ (PAHRSH-uhl). In British English: /pˈɑːʃəl/ (P-ahsh). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːrʃəl/ (PAHRSH-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈɑːʃəl/ (P-ahsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːrʃəl/ (PAHRSH-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈɑːʃəl/ (P-ahsh).

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partial

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/ˈpɑːrʃəl/

PAHRSH-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːrʃpar·əltial

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