How do you pronounce "petal"?

In American English: /ˈpɛtəl/ (PEHT-uhl). In British English: /pˈɛtəl/ (P-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛtəl/ (PEHT-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈɛtəl/ (P-eht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛtəl/ (PEHT-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈɛtəl/ (P-eht).

How to Pronounce "petal"

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petal

/ˈpɛtəl/

PEHT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

pɛtpe·əltal

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