How do you pronounce "petrol"?

In American English: /ˈpɛtroʊl/ (PEHTR-ohl). In British English: /pˈɛtɹəl/ (P-ehtr). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛtroʊl/ (PEHTR-ohl). In Australian English: /pˈɛtɹəl/ (P-ehtr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛtroʊl/ (PEHTR-ohl), while in British English it's /pˈɛtɹəl/ (P-ehtr).

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petrol

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/ˈpɛtroʊl/

PEHTR-ohl

Syllable Breakdown

pɛtrpet·oʊlrol

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