How do you pronounce "pastel"?

In American English: /pæˈstɛl/ (pa-STEHL). In British English: /pˈastəl/ (P). In Canadian English: /pæˈstɛl/ (pa-STEHL). In Australian English: /pˈastəl/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pæˈstɛl/ (pa-STEHL), while in British English it's /pˈastəl/ (P).

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pastel

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/pæˈstɛl/

pa-STEHL

Syllable Breakdown

pæpas·stɛltel

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