How do you pronounce "petals"?

In American English: /ˈpɛtəlz/ (PEHT-uhlz). In British English: /pˈɛtəlz/ (P-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛtəlz/ (PEHT-uhlz). In Australian English: /pˈɛtəlz/ (P-eht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛtəlz/ (PEHT-uhlz), while in British English it's /pˈɛtəlz/ (P-eht).

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petals

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/ˈpɛtəlz/

PEHT-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

pɛtpet·əlzals

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